It’s just before Thanksgiving, and as the holiday approaches each year, the Hubs and I try to teach our kids the concept of being thankful. 

 Sometimes we are more successful than others.   A couple of years ago at bedtime, we tried teaching my daughter, Elle, the concept of being thankful.

We quietly sat at the edge of her bed and thought using examples would help bring the lesson to life:

 Hubs:  I’m thankful for the time we have together and for the food we have to eat.

 Me:     I’m thankful for having you, Max and Daddy as my family.

 Elle (pausing pensively): I’m thankful for my new sparkly flip-flops.

 Well, at least she got the concept. 

 How do you teach your kids to be thankful each year?