Thankful 101

An extra insight into my heart and humor

I am So Thankful

Like One Hundred and One ways, Ya know!

1. For disposable Diapers

2. Pencil sharpeners

3. Awesome Cook Books

4. Recipes online

5. Free Blogger Site

6. The ability to read

7. I own a Computer

8. I have no Cavities

9. I Have 4 Children

10. Private School

11. My 6 yr old can read

12. My 8yr old reads at a 5th grade level

13. My son can Run

14. My 4yr old has a great imagination

15. Noggin.com

16. Playhouse Disney

17. The Gap

18. Gymboree

19. Starbucks

20. Chocolate

21. Honey Bunches of Oats

22. Yogurt

23. Peanut Butter

24. I have an Oven

25. I have a smoke alarm

26. I have to bathrooms in my house

27. I have a roof

28. I have a good working vehicle

29. My kids have nice clothing

30. I have a washer and dryer

31. I have a garage

32. I have the best landlord in the world

33. I have use of my legs and arms

34. For Wipes

35. Winter Boots

36. Gloves

37. Snow Hats

38. Jackets

39. Jeans that make me feel good about myself

40. The ability to nurse my babies

41. Faith

42. My mom

43. My Grandparents

44. Cable

45. Internet Connection

46. Immunizations

47. Good Dentists

48. Great Friends

49. Coffee

50. Diet Coke

51. Diet Pepsi

52. Facebook

53. The Children's Place

54. Lelli Kelly

55. Morgan & Milo

56. Hobby Lobby

57. Running water

58. Heat

59. Air Conditioning

60. Fenced yards

61. Pots n' pans

62. Lipstain

63. Nursing bras

64. Toothpaste

65. Toothbrushes

66. Hair Dye

67. Medicines

68. Vitamins

69. Pumpkins

70. Shea Butter

71. FREE Long Distance

72. Free Shipping

73. Crayons

74. My Camera

75. Hot water

76. Hand Soap

77. My Dishwasher

78. Sunscreen

79. Flour

80. Butter

81. Sugar

82. Eggs

83. Salt

84. Beef

85. Chicken

86. Pork

87. Yeast

88. Pasta

89. Fresh Fruit

90. Fresh Veggies

91. Milk

92. Cream

93. Coco

94. Silverware

95. My Great Grandmother's cookie press

96. A comfortable bed

97. My Husband

98. His Income

99. OUR Health Insurance

100. My home

101. The ability to appreciate it all ~ and then some <3

I am SO THANKFUL!

Thankful, quick like

Okay so I am sooooooooooo ELATED!!!

I WON!!!

I DID

YAY ME!!

Mrs Fifty Factor herself let me know today!!!

I got a gift card of 100 to CSN stores

and bet your toosh I spent it quick like that

Not without pinning over it for a few hours

I got 3 Red Suit gifts for my kiddo's

and another for my neice

Get this

for some reason I even got FREE SHIPPING

Holy MOLY!

I hit the Mother load!

So as quick as a rabbit

I must be with my thankful message

I am thankful for friends

the ones who listen to you even though you know they have other more important things to do. You ask the same questions over and over needing that reassurance and yet you feel loved. Those friendships that last over the miles and time because they are truly a gift from God. Currently my fav, the friendship you make online with no precursor, just because you both kinda rock like that.

I am So Thankful for my friends

I am Thankful they put up with me, listen to me and above all allow me to be me

Those friends are spilling out of my cornucopia of plenty

and I must get to baking to show them how much they mean to me

May you be as blessed as I feel today

I am SO THANKFUL!!

Thankful,..again

I am Thankful

I have had almost 32 complete years with my grandparents

I had my grandfather walk me down the isle

When I took my vows

I danced with my grandfather after I became a Mrs.

I lived in the same state when my 1st child was born

Both my Grandmother and father took hold of my sweet child

on her 1st Easter at a mere 4 weeks old

I am Thankful

Since I moved away almost 7 years ago

I have seen them at least once a year

I talk with them weekly

and most of the time my Grandfather can recall my voice

I am Thankful

That I feel they have seen me grow into a young woman

then into a moth, again, again, and yet again

I feel they are proud of whom I've become

and they love seeing packages of treats arrive from me at their door

I am Thankful

that at 94 my Grandfather recalls who I am

He can make out my face if I am close enough

and stills remembers my childhood

I am Thankful

that my 85 year old Grandmother

can do most of her cares without my mother's help

That she still has an amazing sense of humor

and is still one of the most clever and thoughtful people I have ever met

I am Thankful

That all four of my blessings

have on at least one occasion have met and been held

hugged and kissed

by the 2 eldest loves of my life

I am Thankful

my children know who my grandparents are

I am Thankful

Thankful Day 1

A Friend of mine over at the Fifty Factor posed questions on what one is thankful for

I have many things in my basket to praise God for

but I am only going to highlight a few

Starting today and finishing on Thanksgiving

I will share what i am thankful for

Something that goes above and beyond food and roof

Thankful

I am sooo thankful for the Private school my daughters attend. I am immensely thankful that they offer scholarships and tuition on a tier system. I am also very thankful for all of the social responsible invitations they offer the children throughout the year. Like a monthly can food drive for the local food bank. A once monthly collection of recycled items. Currently I am most excited about how the 2 schools they attend have taken on building an orphanage in Uganda. I am soooooooo Thankful.

To put into perspective I will highlight the principals portion on of a weekly newsletter that is sent home to the families. "Next week we will celebrate Thanksgiving.  In a season when the overflowing cornucopia horn-of-plenty is used to symbolize thankfulness for our many blessings. we might consider if our children understand what "Plenty" really means.  Even if we aren't wealthy, most of us can afford a lot of the conveniences.  Daily appreciation for the commonplace items that create comfort should be a habit.  Children should be expected to say thank you for favors done for them, gifts given to them, entertainment planned for them.  They need to learn to express appreciation.  And, they need to learn when a gift, even if not perfect,  still represents a sacrifice on the part of the giver.  Joy and gratitude are not automatic to a child's life.  Learning to put oneself into another's shoes and to treat others with consideration and compassion are part of gaining perspective on one's blessings.  Theses qualities are learned through example and patience.  They become an attitude toward life that affects our emotional and spiritual health.  During this season of Thanksgiving and Christmas, let us encourage our children to give thanks.  May your blessings be plentiful  this holiday season!"

I Am thankful for the hard work and long hours my husband puts in so that we can continue to offer our children this kind of excel~education!

I am So Thankful