Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. Our national "give thanks" day. I was going to do a daily gratitude post on social media (Instagram) for the month of November, like I did last year, but time got away from me. So, on the eve of Thanksgiving, here are 30 things I am grateful for.
1. My husband. The man who loves me, faults and all (yes, shockingly, I have those).
2. My daughter. The girl who made me a mom and keeps me on my toes.
3. My son. The boy who likes cuddles and can always make me smile.
4. My pup. He always keeps me warm (especially on those gig nights of my husband's) and shows unconditional love.
5. Our home. Our cozy abode that has seen us through good and hard times, and from being newlyweds to parenthood.
6. Our neighborhood. Full of families and individuals that care, respect and watch out for each other.
7. My mom. I would not be the mom I am without her.
8. My sister. Though it's taken a few years and we have had some ups and downs, we are better than ever. I can call on her for anything and vice versa.
9. The family I married into.
10. Friendships. Old and new.
11. Books. They have shaped who I am, make me think about things from other perspectives and allow me an escape, however brief that time may be.
12. Music. Our house is filled with music...from my love of The Beatles to Kelly Clarkson and my husband's favorites of Bruce Springsteen and Pearl Jam to my kids' preference of any song from Disney movies or pop music (oh my goodness do they love Taylor Swift right now).
13. Date nights with my husband.
14. Girls nights out.
15. Going to see my husband play in the band. Yeah, I'm kinda a groupie. Or a band-aid.
16. Spending hours browsing a book store or library. Which I haven't done in a few years--but I will again. Soon.
17. Spending hours reading/writing in a coffee shop. Also hasn't happened in awhile, but, again, it will happen soon.
18. Game nights with family (Candyland and Go Fish! are favorites) or with friends (Cards Against Humanity).
19. Movie nights--from what I remember. Need to get those back on the calendar.
20. Snow. I love it. It's peaceful and beautiful. I really do love winter.
21. Car trips. I love the endless hours I get to talk--and laugh--with my husband.
22. Dramamine. I would not have number 18 without this. My kids get carsick. This has been a godsend.
23. Bread. My love for bread has been well-documented. Any gratitude list would be incomplete without its inclusion.
24. Coffee. See above.
25. Wine. Ditto.
26. My phone. I love being able to document the little moments with my kids so easily. Thank you modern technology.
27. My age. It took me awhile to get here, but I'm so grateful for who I am and all that comes with each year.
28. The park at the end of my block.
29. My fenced in yard. Especially now that the kids can get dressed themselves (well, mostly), go outside and I don't have to be right there. I can watch from my kitchen table. It's a whole new phase of parenthood and it's wonderful.
30. Cozy slippers. I live in an old, drafty house. This is mandatory.
My 2013 Daily Gratitude Challenge from Instagram
What's one thing you are grateful for?
Happy Thanksgiving!
xo Sara
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