November marks the beginning of the holiday season, with Thanksgiving being a special time of reflection and togetherness. During this time we often celebrate all we are thankful for - from the truly significant things, like the love we share with family and friends, to the more mundane comforts of our everyday lives like a warm bed, delicious food, and of course, wine!
Who better to remind us of life's greatest blessings and simple pleasures than our children. We asked several Newtown kids to share words of gratitude by listing 5 things that make them happy.
Sophie, age 8
1. My family because I love them and they love me
2. Candy: because it is so good!
3. My friends because they are always there for me
4. Pho (Vietnamese soup): because it is AWESOME!!!!!!
5. Our family hanging out together because when we are all together it is so nice and so fun
Shaye, Age 15
1. Access to education because learning is important to me.
2. My family and friends because spending time with them makes me super happy.
3. My home because it makes me feel comfortable and is always welcoming with love.
4. Laughter because when I get the time to take a break from serious situations and just joke around it helps to relieve any sadness or stress.
5. My good health because I fortunately have access to great doctors and other health care workers.
Wynston, Age 5
1. My family because I love them and I'm the baby
2. My bed because my stuffed animals and Snuggie blankets are in there
3. My pool because I have a big blow up slide in it, and I go down really fast
4. My Jeep quad because I can ride in it with my brother and my cousin
5. Christmas and my birthday because I get a lot of presents
