One of the things about doing the gratitude challenge year after is that it turns into somewhat of a time capsule - so even though I repeat certain things year after year, the details of it can really change over time. So for this prompt, I'm going to write something I'm grateful about for each of my 3 kids in their current age / stage.
Josh: I'm grateful for his curiosity. I love when I ask him a question, like what would happen if the moon crashes into the earth, thinking it will totally blow his mind. And then he answers me in such a way that it's clear he's already given this tons of thought and here are theories A, B, and C - and blows my mind. Josh has a really searching, probing mind - he loves to learn - and it's so fun to watch this take shape as he goes through the teenage years.
Zoey: I'm grateful for how thoughtful she is becoming. It's not easy being a sensitive person whose natural tendency is to be in your own head, thinking and overthinking (i say because i know this tendency well). But I love how I see her noticing things that other miss, writing a note to someone that makes them feel really seen, providing a kindness that others may not have noticed was needed. Relatedly, I'm grateful for what a good writer she is, and I'm grateful that writing is an outlet for so many feelings.
Ivy: I'm grateful for her playfulness. She is always up for a silly moment, a dance party, or a wrestling match. She tends to say goodbye to her friends sumo style, hugging them and then lifting them off the ground. She loves parties and holidays and get togethers with friends. I'm grateful for our most social family member (although Josh is gaining rapidly in this area and also loves all these things).
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