HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Very Thankful for so many things this year. Love that the kids are starting to understand that too. Last night before bed, Ethan and Elena were actually allowing each other to hug each other and gave each other a kiss on the cheek before bed. Then Elena says to Ethan " I am thankful for you Ethan, I am lucky to have you for a big brother" Instead of pushing her away or being mean to her, he gives her a big hug. It just melted my heart to see that even through the day to day squabbles, they really do have love for each other.
Here is Elena before her Thanksgiving feast at preschool. She loves to dress up and could hardly wait to get to school that morning. They had a regular thanksgiving meal for the kids. Turkey, stuffing, potatoes etc. The moms were talking about how funny it was to serve these things as most preschoolers won't eat these things. To our surprise many of them ate quite a bit! One mom had the theory that if they see other kids eating that maybe by Turkey day, they will recognize some things and maybe try new things. We'll see how that works. She did eat her Jello jiggler first and that is something she never will touch at home! Go figure! Ethan had a feast at school with the first graders. The kindergarteners were the native Americans. They got to watch a movie and have popcorn and apples. He is so excited for Thanksgiving and having grandparents come over. He woke up about 7:00 and started clearing off the table, when asked what he was doing, He said" Getting ready for Thanksgiving!"
Natalie was my helper while I was making the pies. She just kept reaching for everything. So finally she pulled up a chair and stood there watching me. The pie crust wasn't really the taste she was hoping for. I think she was looking for some cookies ;)
She did have fun playing with the extra crusts.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!