Thankful Thursday {My First Gratitude Link Up}

Since being introduced to this link up by fellow blogger, Momma of Dos, I have wanted to get involved. Being and expressing gratitude is so very important, and something that I could stand to do more of.

Have you ever heard that the physical act of smiling can actually induce happiness? Something about the brain and body becoming aligned. I remember hearing that in college, and trying to smile and get happy while in the midst of a fight with an ex-boyfriend. Ha! Probably not the proper application in which to test that hypothesis. In any case, I think doing a link up like this may induce a similar reaction…

Express gratitude, be grateful. Practice makes perfect. Let’s give it a go! Cheers to my first Thankful Thursday link with the adorable Julia Black of black tag diaries…

This Thursday, I am thankful for….

…. One of my first, most faithful readers {Shay!} for a sweet package of love sent from across the country and received 24 hours before I gave birth to Sebastian. I was incredibly humbled by her love of my family. She sent Alina a beautiful dress, perfect for Summer, a pack of practical onesies for Sebas {you can never have too many onesies!} and a couple thoughtful things for me; including the book Grace for the Good Girl in which she wrote a hand written note. Thank you, sweet Shay!

… I am eternally thankful for my healthy second child and his giant feet that Daddy D calls our retirement plan! Grow, big boy, grow!

… For little Sisters. Because God knows I would have not survived the past four weeks without her bugging helping me every single day. Love you, Seeser!