This week, I am thankful for:

:heart: all the blessings and the lessons 2017 brought
:heart: all the blessings and the lessons the new year will bring
:heart: my new read, Origins by Dan Brown
:heart: visiting my parents
:heart: time spent with my family
:heart: spending quiet time at home with the ones I love the most
:heart: the chance to begin a new slate
:heart: new plans for the new year
:heart: new opportunities for the blog
:heart: ticking off goals I have set up for myself last year and the chance to finish off the rest this year

What are you thankful for this first Thursday of the new year?

Happiness is, indeed, found in very simple things of everyday living ~ the simple magnificence of life.

Today, I am thankful for:

:heart: taking my first breath for the day
:heart: waking up next to my precious one
:heart: the Christmas break so I can spend more time with my little man
:heart: lazy mornings
:heart: my new Mommy Lhey Design Traveler’s Notebook, a gift from a dear friend
:heart: the Christmas spirit making everyone a little bit kinder and cheerful
:heart: the anticipation of the new year

I could go on and on all day about the many simple magnificent things in life I am thankful and grateful for. How about you, what are you thankful for today?

Love is always another reason to be thankful and grateful for, and today, more than ever, I am thankful for love! :heart:

Here are a number of things I am also grateful for this week:

:heart: catching up with a dear friend
:heart: the little man excited about his Christmas party in school and enjoying it
:heart: the chance to spread the Christmas cheer, especially to those who need it most
:heart: Christmas being a few days away
:heart: wrapping gifts for the little ones classmates, teacher, and those who help him around school
:heart: spreading positivism to a friend who needs it
:heart: earning opportunities for my blogs
:heart: 2017 and all it has given us whilst hopeful in anticipating 2018
:heart: surprises in the mail
:heart: sending Christmas wishes in the mail

What are you thankful for today? May the Christmas season give you more reason to be grateful! Happy Christmas!