An Attitude of Gratitude
He's only taken a single bite from the burger in his hand, and already he asks the question: "Can I get another one? Can I get another hamburger when I'm done this one?"
I'm irritated. "Why don't you enjoy the one you have before asking for another one?" I suggest to my six-year-old son, Rowan. "Why are you already looking ahead to what's next?"
"I just know I want another one," he answers simply.
It's not like my kids get everything they demand, and we certainly don’t cave in to their every request. So why the demand for more, more, more? And how can I diminish it without non-stop lectures and nagging about gratitude?
...I am delighted to be at Jamie's place today -- Six Bricks High -- writing about the small ways in which we are trying to shift toward an attitude of gratitude around our house...will you meet me over there?
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Haha, it would make me crazy when my kids asked "whats for dinner?" while they ate breakfast.
You shared part of this story with me before. . .can't wait to hear the rest! Clicking over now.
That's always been one of my favorite mantras, and (you're right) one of the hardest to truly convey to my little one!
That's always been one of my favorite mantras, and (you're right) one of the hardest to truly convey to my little one!