Gratitude (Free Printable)

I certainly didn't see myself being one of THOSE moms who often starts a rant with, " When I was your age/little..." but more and more often I am hearing complaints, from my 4.5yo about not receiving exactly what she wanted. It wasn't the right color, scent, or just the right size!
After a very frustrating trip to Toys R' Us, in which I had her try out several bikes before guiding her to the one that didn't have the fancy purse strapped to the front, she still was fussy about only getting a bike. How could I deny her in the land o' toys?! I was not thrilled with dropping money on a bike and getting the pout lip over not buying a toy. Oye and Vey me!

Frustrated and uncertain how to teach my children gratitude--- I did some research and found this amazing quote, it's a take off of "You get what you get and don't cause a fit".

I designed this, printed it off and will have it hanging in our home.

My daughter has already started quoting it back to me, progress!

I found a few fabulous ideas on other blogs that I am working on. 

Blog eighteen25 has a great idea about a Thankful Book.

Second Chance To Dream has a sweet list of other ways to encourage gratitude.

grate·ful

ˈgrātfəl/

adjective

1. feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful.

   "I'm very grateful to you for all your help"

   synonyms:

   thankful, appreciative; More

   • archaic

     received or experienced with gratitude; welcome.

     "enjoying the grateful shade"