It's trite and everyone does it this time of year. But that's okay because it's important to stop, inspect, reflect, and corn-ily gush about the things that make your heart go pitter-pat.
So, you know how I do with me lists:
-a husband who not only buys me coffee filters before I run out (he doesn't drink coffee) but who also buys me the t-shirt above because I love the show Friday Night Lights. Riggins is so dreamy.
-two little peanutty buttons who crawl into bed with me and whisper-shout with their yummy morning breath.
-a woodstove that cranks out wintery warmth and the money to buy wood for it.
-parents who would do anything for me and my crew.
-hot hot hot water.
-tea kettle and Earl Grey.
-real friends I can call who'll be ready for me, no matter what.
-the age and wisdom to know how and when to let go and move on.
-strong legs and a belly with some scars on it.
-food in the pantry and even more in the freezer.
-a job that pays me in many ways.
What about you? Share please!
I'm thankful for:
ReplyDelete-A husband who will be returning from overseas, safe and sound, in a few short weeks.A fellow wife will never again have a homecoming. This affects me greatly, and has made me a more sympathetic, caring person.
-Ping pong
-A 10-year-old son who is eerily turning out just like me. When confronted with a piece of warm cheese, we fought over who was going to huck it at the wall. He won, but we peed our pants laughing.
-A dog who finally likes me, five years after living with me.
-A real house, and the holidays spent with family and friends. After 13 years of living in Army housing, it is truly a blessing.
-Friends who overlook what a tool you were in high school, and know the real you, and still love you.
-I'm thankful also for being older and wiser, and being able to see beyond myself and see the need in others.
-Getting the cobwebs cleared from my girl parts by said husband in a few short weeks.
-Red plastic Solo cups. When you can play beer pong and flip cup in one night, that's pretty awesome.
-15 years without a real mattress, and now a mattress
ReplyDelete-Friends who love me when I'm crotchety
-being employed
-blue cheese and fresh figs
at this point in time, less to be thankful for than normal, but I will add this as a reason to be thankful:
ReplyDeleteYou and your continued friendship and support. It means more than you know.