who are you?
Really?
30 days of being grateful?
Ok, I'm joking. I have LOADS of things to be grateful for-- so many that I will skip the obvious/cliche ones.
- I am grateful for not being thrown up on this month (Hubby can't say that).
- I am super grateful that I have internet to shop for the things that the base only felt the need to stock two of.
- I am again grateful for the internet that allowed me to see reviews on the dysfunctional Disney bath dolls that I would have bought willy-nilly if there had been one to buy at the BX.
- I am grateful for spam that leads to free products for me-- just for flappin' my lips about their product. Who Hoot! Bring on the chocolate reviews!
- I am grateful Toys R' Us didn't feel the need to contact me for a review because, who needs more toys in the house? (Did that come across as bitter?)
- Boy howdy am I grateful for my kettle. You people in the U.S., I don't know if you have these yet, but water kettles over here bring cold agua to a rapid boil in seconds. Makes my life SO much easier!
- I am eternally grateful for toilet paper. We could be using leaves and this time of year that's not so appealing. Crunch.
- I'm still thankful for being sick a few weeks ago even if I didn't lose weight...long story why I would be grateful and now you can be thankful I'm not telling it.
- SO grateful that I was able to hand the phone over to the Hubby so HE could try to talk some sense into the #1 Son who is giving up on his dream (Special Ops) job and settling for an AF career as "Bomb-take-apart-er" (that may not be the official title).
- Grateful for tranquilizers which I plan to exist on when the kid signs the contract to dispose of bombs for the next 6 years.
- Cliche, I know. Top of everybody's list, yes, but still have to say I am SO FLIPPING THANKFUL FOR PUMPKIN PIE and a holiday (or two) that allows me to make and eat as much of it as I want.
- I'm thankful for EGGNOG too as long as we're on the menu.
- SUPER duper grateful that no one in my family feels they need green bean casserole to have a successful T-day dinner.
- I am thankful for Jamie Oliver's storage containers that make me work for my salt water taffy, thereby reducing my consumption since I seem to break a nail every time I try to pop one open.
- I am eternally thankful for toilet cleaner "that cleans so (I) don't have to", thus allowing me more time to blog nonsense.
- This is a long thankful, but my most important one: I am grateful that when Son #1 was discouraged by his swimming time and decided to throw in the towel (see #9 and 10), I didn't lecture. I only fretted for a minute and then prayed. I prayed that it would be His will whatever was going to be J's future. I'm grateful that I really turned it over and didn't stress about it. It helped me more fully appreciate the phone call the very next day, "Hey, I have a job"--and it's in broadcasting. His recruiter had him audition several weeks ago and was just told that J was successful.
- I'm grateful for the moms and dads that have raised honorable sons and daughters willing to sacrifice their lives in service in the military for my rights and privileges. May you experience peace and comfort during this Veteran's Day away from your loved one.
- I'm grateful for Sexy Guy--for his dedication to serving his country and for all he does as a husband and a father. Especially for taking one for the team whenever there's a sick child. Thank you for saving my carpet time and time again, Hubby ;-)
Now, the rest of you, be grateful that I'm not really going to make you read 30 things...
Happy Veteran's Day weekend to you all.
