My morning gratitude for:

1. The anticipation of a Thanksgiving lunch with my mother in law Belinda and brother in law Elias this afternoon.  I am always happy to join them for the feast that Belinda works on and provides.  She goes all out and I appreciate it, and we do it from top to bottom, from prayer before the meal, to a process of eating, to Thanksgiving pictures and all.  A good time to be had by all.
2. The anticipation of a date night tonight with Elana (who else?) at Central Market’s Cooking School.  I believe we are learning and preparing butternut squash ravioli, lobster bisque, short ribs, and a banana bread pudding.  That food is exciting right! But the anticipation is for a date night with my wife.  This should be fun and unique, even if I see my wife show off her phenomenal knife skills tonight.
3. Ryan sleeping on me as I held him for the last hour of sleep this morning.  I just treasured that time, smelling his hair from the bath I gave him last night, taking in his deep and slow breathing which got slower as he fell asleep, to rocking him into a comfortable position in my arms, and then walking through the house knowing that he is safe and sound and provided for.  I really cherished that time this morning.