Things to be thankful for are so many that I like to list and summarize simply to keep these thoughts in my head at all times. Sort of a mental antidepressant. A happy reminder of the good things in my life.
I'm most thankful for my wonderful and funny parents. I, like so many ungrateful offspring, don't always appreciate their caring and concern. I forget to call for weeks at a time and roll my eyes at unsolicited advice. But what would my life be without them there. Parents won't always be around and I need to remember that. They recently learned how to text so everyday I get funny blurbs from them. Its a nice way to stay in touch between phone calls. It's nice to know they are right there at all times.
I'm thankful for the gift of having children. They can be royal pains in my behind sometimes but I never am sorry I had them. Being a mother gave me a whole new perspective on life. I love to see them all together, laughing and sharing stories about when they were small. I even enjoy seeing them squabble after a few hours of being together.
I'm also thankful for the small things. My new french press that makes the most amazing coffee in the world. My puppies cuddled on my lap at night while I read.
There is so much to be happy about. But this is what is foremost on my mind this week.
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