Feeling Thankful

Today I was just having one of those moments where I was feeling very grateful for our lot in life. Eric planted a summer garden again this year. As always, our squash came in full force. So, I spent the morning roasting squash and making baby food to freeze for Eli. I was struck with how lucky I am to be able to provide regular healthy meals for my family without having to bat an eye. I am storing food for future convenience. There are so many mothers in the world who struggle to provide one meal a day for their children let alone 3. I am so thankful that I am able to feed my kids, and it is not one of my daily worries. Even more so I'm incredibly thankful that my children don't know what real hunger is. It's just been hitting me a lot lately when Emmett says he's hungry but then rebukes what I give him. I wish he could understand how lucky he is. But he's 2, and it's all he knows. I hope we are able to teach him how to be thankful for even the little things like food. Just wanted to take a minute to acknowledge that we are truly blessed with all we have no matter how much I complain about what I can't do, afford, or don't have.