Things I Love Thursday: 13 Thankful Things
April 20, 2006
I’m combining two Thursday traditions I have seen and wanted to participate in, so in that spirit, here are thirteen things that I am thankful for.
(besides my kids, I think that one might be obvious.)
- A good night’s sleep. (Something you don’t always get when you have children, or you are stressed out. Sometimes both happen simultaneously.)
- Fabulous, friendly neighbors. We had dinner last night with our neighbors across the street. It was a last minute thing, we combined our meals that we would have had separately and all sat down together. We used to do this a lot when we first moved in, but haven’t had the opportunity in a long while. I’m glad we did, and so is Spiff, who declared yesterday “The best day ever!”.
- Undereye concealer. I’m someone who has big, dark circles under her eyes. I’m sure #1 might play a part in that. Allergies also have something to do with it. I look much better with undereye concealer on. So whomever developed that, I tip my hat (or my 40, if I had one) to you.
- Bathroom Cleaning Wipes. With two boys who haven’t mastered the fine art of aim, and a third male who hasn’t helped much in that department, these handy cleaning tools are a godsend. They also help teach my boys early to clean up after themselves, which is awesome. I have to remind them to clean up though, so if the makers of these cleaning tools want to work on that, that would be great.
- TiVo. Duh.
- My son’s Teachers. I have really been blessed this year with go-getter teachers that are willing to go the extra mile to assist my boys and make this year one of the best, most productive ever. I worry that they work so hard, for all of their students, that they risk burnout; but I am so lucky to have them guiding my boy’s academic careers. They are awesome.
- Computer spellcheckers. Without this, my slight dyslexia (I think faster than I type and words can get jumbled in the process) would render this blog almost unintelligible. Some might argue it may already be.
- Friends that have become part of my family. Who knew that two guys I met in high school would become a very important part of my family, and uncles to my kids. If I had to take anything away from the experience that is high school and keep it forever with me, I can think of nothing or no one better than these two. Thanks Uncle S and Uncle A, you rock!
- My in-laws. I aspire to the greatness that these two people embody. My father-in-law has inspired me to trust my view through a camera lens, and my mother-in-law has been a healing salve over the loss of my own mother. I’m blessed and honored they call me daughter (in law).
- Entertainment Magazines. People, US Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, In Style, just to name a few. When I’m in need of fluffy reading, there you are. Thank you.
- Aunt Pam. I’ve inherited a wonderful lady who challenges me, make me think, and inspires me to do more and be a better person.
- Stretchy lycra in blue jeans. I think that is self explanatory. 2 kids + over 30 – a personal trainer – a desire to regularly exercise= love of stretchy lycra. See? Simple math!
- My husband. Not only because he gave me my boys, but because he gives me stability, a sense of belonging in this crazy world, and because we have the same decorating sense. The similar decorating sense alone is awesome. Being amazing in bed is the clincher though. (hee)
What are you thankful for? Post a comment and let me know!
Posted by Shash @ 12:49 pm
April 20th, 2006 at 2:24 pm
Ya know, I started to do a Thankful Thursday 13 but changed my mind – how neat to see you had the idea, too!
I’ve never used bathroom cleaning wipes – perhaps I should.
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April 20th, 2006 at 3:39 pm
hahaa..I think I’m thankful for a lot too…and let me know about the full nights sleep..I have an almost 2 year old…that wants to ‘party’ in his crib all night long…
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April 20th, 2006 at 7:49 pm
This is a great list. I did a list of things I enjoy last week-it is so good to think about what makes life enjoyable! My TT is up!
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April 20th, 2006 at 9:17 pm
Great list! My boys haven’t learned good aim yet either….but despite the messes, I am thankful for my 4 peanuts
Happy TT! Mine’s up too!
Peanut Tales
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April 21st, 2006 at 2:37 am
i could use a full nights sleep *yawn* i would be very thankful if i ever got one
my TT are up.
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April 21st, 2006 at 3:42 am
a great TTT list!
my TT seems so shallow compared.
Thanks for putting the right perspective on things.
hugs
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April 21st, 2006 at 4:20 am
Wow, cool list!
I can get behind most of your list, I mean MY husband, and MY friends, you know what I mean
My TT is up!
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