Grateful for growth… and stretch pants


Dear Reader,

This time of year, gratitude posts start flooding our feeds... All sunshine, family photos, and pumpkin pie emojis.

And while I am deeply grateful for the big things, like health, family, and purpose, I’m also grateful for the small, real ones that don’t make it to Instagram.

This year, I’m grateful for:
☕ The coffee that gets me through getting my kid on the school bus before 6:45 a.m. every weekday.
😴 The rare mornings when I actually get to finish that coffee while it’s still hot.
🙃 The “no” I said without a guilt hangover.
🙅🏼‍♀ The boundaries I keep (even when it feels uncomfortable).
🥧 And yes, pants with stretch. Always pants with stretch. (Oh, and look! A pumpkin pie emoji! How'd that get here? 😂)

Gratitude doesn’t have to be polished or profound. Sometimes it’s just noticing what’s holding you up, keeping you sane, or reminding you that you’re human.

So this Thanksgiving, celebrate the full spectrum - the big things, the little things, and the wonderfully ordinary in between.

Happy Thanksgiving, Reader!

With ease, Tracy


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