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99 Things to Be Thankful for About Your Children

My kids decided that five minutes before we had to head to a dentist appointment would be a good time to strike up a game of basketball. Inside the house. Nobody shed any blood, but trying to dunk and dribble in the confined space of their bedroom led to a broken lamp and a bruise I awkwardly had to explain to the dentist. We spent the car ride in bitter silence. I was so mad and frustrated. And this is just how motherhood goes some days. When your kids are being troublemakers, it’s hard to be thankful for them.

Even on those days when motherhood’s a challenge, there’s always something about our children to be thankful for. If today has been difficult or you’re in a difficult season with one or more of your kids, you might be saying, “I’m not so sure about that!” We’ve come up with 99 things to be thankful for about your children. Don’t worry if you look down this list and laugh out loud at one or two (or 50). Even if you can agree on only a handful, embrace those reasons to be thankful.

Even on those days when motherhood’s a challenge, there is always something about our children to be thankful for. Click To Tweet
  1. They’re ours.
  2. They’re sweet.
  3. They’re unpredictable.
  4. They’re cuddly.
  5. They’re silly.
  6. They’re beautiful.
  7. They’re inspiring.
  8. They’re touching.
  9. They’re unique.
  10. They’re challenging.
  11. They’re hopeful.
  12. They’re innocent.
  13. They’re joyful.
  14. They’re sincere.
  15. They’re unfinished.
  16. They’re determined.
  17. They’re full of potential.
  18. They’re funny.
  19. They’re loving.
  20. They’re daring.
  21. They’re artistic.
  22. They’re athletic.
  23. They give unexpected hugs.
  24. They give unexpected kisses.
  25. They give us purpose.
  26. They give us chance after chance.
  27. They give us love.
  28. They make our hearts burst.
  29. They make us cry.
  30. They make us laugh.
  31. They make us grateful.
  32. They make us try harder.
  33. They made us mothers.
  34. They keep us going.
  35. They keep us focused.
  36. They keep us humble.
  37. They keep us young.
  38. They keep us on our toes.
  39. They hold our hands.
  40. They hold our hearts.
  41. Their little fingers
  42. Their little toes
  43. Their rosy cheeks
  44. Their chubby cheeks
  45. Their sticky hands
  46. Their muddy shoes
  47. Their soft skin
  48. Their dimpled elbows
  49. Their dimpled fingers
  50. Their dimpled smiles
  51. Their awkward stages
  52. Their toothless grins
  53. Their messy hands
  54. Their untied shoes
  55. Their imaginary friends
  56. Their crayon-scribbled love notes
  57. Their macaroni necklaces
  58. Their first steps
  59. Their first words
  60. Their first day of school
  61. Their first success
  62. Their first sleepover
  63. Their first recital
  64. Their first loves
  65. Their first dance
  66. Their school plays
  67. Their sweet voices
  68. Their soccer games
  69. Their baseball games
  70. Their volleyball games
  71. Their lacrosse games
  72. Their football games
  73. Their speeches
  74. Their senses of humor
  75. Their peaceful sleep
  76. Their graduations
  77. Their nominations
  78. Their help
  79. Their honesty
  80. Their tender hearts
  81. Their eager eyes
  82. Their love of animals
  83. Their love of superheroes
  84. Their simple faith
  85. The way they drink milk
  86. The way they eat spaghetti
  87. The way they grow
  88. The way they learn
  89. The way they overcome
  90. The way they surprise us
  91. The way they’re like us
  92. They ways they’re unlike us
  93. They try hard.
  94. They believe in Santa.
  95. They believe in the Tooth Fairy.
  96. They believe in the Easter Bunny.
  97. They believe in the impossible.
  98. They believe in us.
  99. They show us how God loves us.

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