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We had a great Thanksgiving today. I am so glad that I have such a loving family to be a part of. We all gathered around one big table and had a meal together. It occured to me that during this season of wanting, buying and wrapping material things I am most greatful for the people in my life. Not a new realization, or even unique but simply new each day. It seems like I have to consciously think about having my actions and attitudes reflect the importance that material possesions have in my life. They are not as important to me as my husband and children. It was very hard for me to remember this yesterday when my son inadvertantly broke a tile my older son had made with his hand print on it. I was so upset but in reality I look at that handprint every Christmas when it comes out of the box. Spending my time being upset about it or grumping at my son was not worth the actual value of the tile. I love my son more than that. In the moment it is so hard to remember that.