Our first thanksgiving as a family of three. We have so much to be thankful for. Our complaints are small, our challenges insignificant in the broader scheme of things, we have good health and a precious fortunate life. Today we had a great opportunity to give back and help others. We helped fold clothes, prep food boxes and set up tables and chairs for Thanksgiving lunch at the Dream Center in Conroe. Our contribution was so minuscule when you realize 45 million people in America are at minimum wage or less (think $7.25 to $9.50 range). That’s a lot of hardship for a lot of people. I’ve come to appreciate it more and aware of this hidden issue since finishing Linda Tirado’s book, Hand to Mouth: Living in Bootstrap America<\/a>. I am thankful for so much and thankful I can help others too. <\/p>\n

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The only way we can get him to do tummy time. The boy loves trees!<\/p><\/div>\n

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We waited so long for you, so thankful to be your mum<\/p><\/div>\n

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Driving to the wrong side of the tracks, parking next to a lady turning tricks, trying to order chaos. Some things feel broken and need fixing<\/p><\/div>\n

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Such a small drop in the ocean, nevertheless it was a drop<\/p><\/div>\n

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So thankful for my beautiful sister who sent us this book<\/p><\/div>\n

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Breaking bread – Thanksgiving turkey and pot luck lunch at Thousand Trails Lake Conroe<\/p><\/div>\n

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Someone liked their sweet potato<\/p><\/div>\n

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Poor Baby Boy O. Second tooth breaking through. Grumpy<\/p><\/div>\n

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Binky is so yesterday! He’s started sucking his thumb<\/p><\/div>\n

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Last tub bath in Rover (for a little while at least)<\/p><\/div>\n

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Yesterday’s post: Ready…<\/a><\/p>\n

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