Especially Thankful

Each night before we say our prayers, I ask Lily if she is especially thankful for anything that day. I'm trying to teach her that prayers are not just memorized and recited but a way of talking to God and thanking Him for our blessings. This is how our conversation went today:

Me: Is there anything you are especially thankful for today?
Lily: No.
Me: Are you especially thankful for your new friend Nin (a new friend at her school)?
Lily: No.
Me: Are you especially thankful for Ms. Danielle (her teacher)?
Lily: No. I am extra thankful that Bama came home today.
Me: That is definitely something to be thankful for. We love it when Bama comes home don't we?
Lily: Yeah!

I thought it was so sweet that Lily was "extra thankful" that Bama had made it safely to our house today. I think you all know, but Ryan's mom (aka Bama) comes over from Birmingham every Wednesday evening and keeps the girls all day on Thursdays and Fridays. This is awesome for many, many reasons, but mostly because this allows the girls to develop a wonderful relationship with Bama that they will always treasure.

Ryan and I feel "extra thankful" for both of our moms. Not only does Ryan's mom keep the girls on Thursday and Fridays, but my mom keeps them on Monday and Wednesday after school (plus all day on Tuesday during tax season). I absolutely love that Lily and Mia get to spend so much time playing and bonding with two of their grandmothers; they are both amazing women, and we truly appreciate all that they give to help us with our girls.