Many people have listed, everyday, what they're thankful for. Truly I have enjoyed reading all the amazing things that people are blessed with. And, the simplicity of what gives us joy is a wonderful thing.
I have gone a different route. I'm combining everyday into one post. So here goes....
Now, obviously I'm thankful for the common things, God, family, my beautiful children, life, etc...
But, what I'd like to discuss are the things that we sometimes overlook.
I'm thankful that one of my kids actually threw out that empty cereal box.
Thanks to the person, at Shaw's, who picked up that package of toilet paper I dropped. Truly they knew that skinny jeans are not good for bending over.
Blessing to you, kind sir, for reminding me that, yes, indeed, my children are a handful. Without people telling me this I might actually forget that parenting is not easy.
Cheers, Ben Graffam, for ripping up our kitchen floor, in preparation for the new one. Although, that friggin nail in my foot felt less than pleasant.
Kudos Gretchen, for informing me that, I do have a lot of gray hair, when my roots come in. Funny, I just thought it was a lighter shade of a non existent color.
And, yes Molly, I appreciate you telling me everyday that I have a butt for a gut. You know how I adore butt guts.
I'm thankful that every.single.day.of.my.life. I have one kid tell me that the supper is gross.
Thank you to the woman who cut me off at the store, forcing me to trip over a pair of shoes that someone left in the aisle. Which, in return caused me to bounce off of the bra rack. I love chain reactions.
And while we're at it....thanks to whichever kid left a slab of butter on the kitchen floor, which caused me to do the splits, and rip my favorite sweats.
Oh, and thanks for the 30 minutes a laughter that followed.
I'm very thankful for rice pudding. It's pudding with rice in it. What's not to be thankful for.
I'm thankful for the following-Netflix, Hulu, Pandora, and Candy Crush. All in that order.
A shout out to my friends, family included. Sometimes you annoy me, mostly I miss you, and always I love you. You should be thankful for that.
An exceptional thanks for the person who created Walmartians. If you don't know it, look it up. You'll be thankful you own a belt. Trust me.
Thanks to that1,000 year old dinosaur who pulled out in front of me and made me almost hit a squirrel. I firmly support the idea that you'll get yours!
Thank you Hallmark for playing Christmas movies 1 month before December starts. I look for new ways to torture my kids, and this was the jack pot!
Dearest Hazel, my true gratitude for you popping me in my eye with your Nunchuks. I loved watching people squirm when I told them I had pink eye.
Thank you, Molly, for telling your teacher that I wear pull up for my bogina. That was fun to clear up.
Thank you Seamus for being you.
Thank you Gretchen for never letting anyone fool you. And for also telling that boy that I was going to send a threatening letter to the principal, about him. I love threats. Threats are fun.
Thank you Molly for telling it how it is. You like me, you don't. You love me, but I smell weird. I get that.
Thank you Hazel for giving me a break from buying girl toys. And for seeing the faces on people when they find out that the kid behind the Batman mask is, indeed, a very pretty little girl.
Everyday I'm thankful for something. Be it funny, realistic, or humbling. Everyday I count my blessings, and thank my maker for them. I pray for those who aren't as blessed-atleast not in the same ways.
I'm truly thankful that life has brought me here. I love my family, even if, at times, we're completely dysfunctional, unconventional, and non conformal.
And finally what I'm most thankful for......Thanksgiving dinner.
C'mon you all know you are, too!
Happy Thanksgiving! May your bounty be full, your bird be fully cooked, your wine and beer be flowing, and your chocolate cream pie taste almost as good as mine.
