Thankful for "Chicken"

This story is especially humorous to me because as a child my mom fixed chicken every way imaginable. I swore, I would never eat chicken once I left home.. LOL … Of course, while I was a big talker, today, it is one of my favorites! As moms we all have the immeasurable experiences of witnessing how our children interpret and think of things. This week, my 5 year old son brought home a project. They are asked to think of one thing they are thankful for and decorate a feather for a large turkey to be posted in the school hallway. As Hilton and I sat down to discuss what we are “thankful” for, I explained how mommy is thankful for both of my kids, my family and my friends. He asked, “what else are you thankful for?” I told him that I feel thankful and blessed to have good health that our family has a roof over our heads, food on our table and the freedom to make choices in life. He asked me if daddy is thankful for the same and I replied, “why sure he is.” Then he asked what about Haley? (his sister) I went on to say that while I cannot speak for her, I am sure that she too, is thankful for her family, friends and life. “So buddy”, I said, “what are you thankful for”? He said, “that’s easy momma… I am thankful for chicken. I love chicken”.