Tomorrow I will be busy. I will be doing my normal Wednesday thing and then be busy all evening hanging with my family and cooking food for the big day. I will be encouraging Tabby to help and trying to keep Ben out of mischief. I will be counting eggs to make sure there are enough for all dishes and measuring out spices and chopping onions. I will (hopefully) be drinking wine and having a bite to eat and listening to music, or more likely, whatever DVD my son has selected.
So now, before I get too busy and forget, are 30 things (one for each day in November) that I am grateful for.
- My husband who is my best friend and better half. I love what a great team we make and I love that we compliment each other so well. Of course there are moments when we drive each other nuts, but it’s always short-lived and we both know we love each other beyond any silly arguments.
- My daughter, who is suddenly such a young lady. I love the stories she tells me, real and imaginary. I love the effort she puts into everything she does. I love the way she gets totally attached to stuffed animals. I love the way she is so patient with her little brother.
My little man, Benji. He is a ball of energy and keeps me on my toes in the best way possible. I love his utter BOYNESS full of bigger, faster, louder! I love the way he wolfs down a plate of fruit in no time flat and the way he cuddles with mommy and daddy whenever possible.- My original family; mom dad and sister who are numbered amongst my best friends and who give me support (including CHILDCARE) like no one else. I love that I get to share all the bits, good and bad, with them. I truly enjoy their company and feel so lucky to have them in my life on an almost-daily basis.
- My extended family, near and far … some are related by blood, some by marriage and others by friendship. Some I see frequently others only occasionally. All I laugh with and talk with and enjoy being with.
Our wonderful sitter who takes such amazing care of our kiddos.- Our sweet doggie, Loki, who minds the children very well, cleans up messes, keeps our house safe and accompanies us on our adventures.
- My running buddies who show up almost any given Sunday and many other days and make my long runs so much more fun.
- My Bunco girls and Mommy Friends and their families who provide me with many hours of fun and friendship.
- My gym and my awesome coach Robyn who kicks my ass in the best possible way and shows me how to be a better me than I was yesterday and pushes me gently but firmly to excel.
- My coworkers who make up my exceptionally pleasant and fun work environment.
- Good jobs for myself and my hubby that not only pay the bills but that we also enjoy!
- Good health for myself and those I care about and the means with which to maintain that health.
- The opportunity to live in Colorado, home of 300 days of sunshine a year and incredible scenery.
- An imperfectly wonderful country in which we live where we can pursue our dreams.
A lovely, happy home.- A hot shower and clean drinking water whenever I want them.
- Good schools for my kiddos to spend time making friends and expanding their minds.
- A wonderful local library system that provides me and my family with almost unlimited free entertainment and edification.
- Good reliable even comfortable transportation.
- Good, healthy food and the skills to prepare it for myself and my family.
- Our cleaning people who help me keep my head above water and my marriage happy.
- The material goods that make my life easier (mobile phone, music player, Tivo, treadmill, laptop!).
Audio books – because otherwise I might never read (for reals).- My excellent camera that captures lots of wonderful moments.
- Time spent with the people in my life.
- Time spent all alone.
- The ability to create whether it be Crystal reports, appliqued tshirts, web pages, or tasty food.
- Date nights with my darling hubby.
- A wonderfully full and busy life.