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November 30, 2014

Gratitude is a Funny Thing

Dominique Book Review, Parenting and Kids Children's Book, gratitude

Gratitude is a funny thing

Gratitude Is a Funny Thing by Kathy Walsh is a fun and colorful book aim at explaining the concept of Gratitude to Pre-schoolers.

The 28 page book gives a young child an insight on what gratitude is. They are given explanations on what gratitude means and how they can experience and pass it on to others.

In the book Gratitude is liken to singing. It is something that can be felt in various degrees of intensity. It sings louder if you spread it out. It is something to be shared with others which will find it’s way back to you.

My thoughts

I read this book together with my four year old. She really enjoyed looking at the graphics while reading through the pages. It gave her a clearer understanding of the message which the Kathy was trying to convey through the story. The bright colors used in the pictures and child-like drawing also helped capture her attention while reading through the book.

It was an enjoyable read for both of us.

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November 27, 2014

Writer’s Workshop: Being Thankful

Dominique Parenting and Kids, Thoughts alpha thursday, mama kat's writers workshop

The kids playing with their dad

It is Thanksgiving this weekend. Many families will be gathering together to give thanks for the blessing of the harvest and of the preceding year.

Even though it is not a public holiday here in Singapore for us as a family we will be coming together to give our thanks to GOD for all the blessings that he has showered us this year.

This year has been quite challenging for me with lots of changes in schedules. Changes of school and work environment had caused plans that I previously made to go haywire. I’m glad that things have settled down and everything is falling into place so far.

This Thanksgiving I’m grateful for all the gifts that I have been given from the almighty father.

I’m really thankful that the kids are healthy and they are enjoying their childhood. They are able to a balance of study and play daily which is very important in my opinion.

I’m blessed to be able to witness the milestones that the kids have reached as I work from the house. I don’t have to regret missing their growing up years as I get to experience it first hand.

I am thankful for a husband who places the family high on his priority list. Due to his work commitments he is frequently away from home but we do keep in contact almost on a daily basis through Whatsapp and Viber. The kids and I get to share our daily experiences through photos and short videos. This has helped us to remain connected even though we are physically far apart.

R is a very involved dad and does read up and put into practice best practices that he comes across which helps build up resilience in our kids. He is also my best tag team partner and #1 supporter in all my endeavors. I’m really thankful to have him in my life.

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