Tis the time of year when we’re expected to take stock of our lives and be thankful for what we have. Mainly, I wonder why people wait until a holiday to do this. Being thankful is something we should all be every day – not just in November through December 25th. I thought to take a little time to let you all know the things I wake up for thankful every single day…you know the little things that might get overlooked by many, and the reasons I can say I’m thankful for each one with a smile. Here is my typical day:
Since Daylight Savings time, I hear the pitter-patter of my adorable son’s little feet as he shuffles off to the bathroom at 5:45am. While it might be a reflex to groan over the time this little morning bird actually gets up, it’s a serene moment for me to giggle and thank God that I woke up to his cuteness and not the fakey “outdoor sounds” that are supposed to soothe me awake by my alarm clock.
I quickly roll over to face the ‘mouth breather’ sawing wood next to me and stare a moment in wonder. He’s there, and warm and alive…and not in some far off city. Thanks, I’m lost without him. I poke him awake and roll off the bed heading for the shower.
Ahhh, the shower. Thank you for this hot water. LOL: is that the stupid heat detector going off again? Thank God that works…don’t want the house to burn down. Man, this water must be super hot. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I get dressed and do my makeup and hair – OMG, my hair! Thanks to my aunt who always makes me have the best hair ever…or so I think. I need to make an appointment soon. I love colors. I’m so thankful my boss and husband accept me for who I am and don’t mind that I might randomly show up with hot pink hair. Anyways…off to work.
I start up my Jeep. Oh, Fenway. I love you. I can’t believe how silly thankful I am to finally have a manual transmission back. I go to work. I have a job that affords me an amazing woman who Nannies my kids. THANK YOU! I love my kids, but I’m not a stay at home type, and I’m so thankful for Sharon each and every day, providing them with responsible and loving care.
On my way home, I say a loud cursory prayer of thanks that I don’t drive like “Those Idiots”! I pull in my driveway, and breathe a contented sigh of relief. Thank you for letting me arrive safely through this day to find myself in the most wonderful spot on earth…my home.
Then the little things that get us through our evenings: Thank you for the toy I stepped on, I can afford to buy them for my kids; Thank you for the kids who are asserting their new-found authority and not eating their dinners – they’re not starving and they’re learning to make decisions on their own; Thank you for the crazy hilarity that will ensue in some part of my evening, it’s different every day and makes me laugh; Thank you for letting me put my aching foot on your lap and snuggle up watching TV when all is said & done…you’re here and not somewhere else; Thank you for this tired march up our stairs to go to bed, it means my day was full and I have no regrets if tomorrow never dawns for me.
Oh, and one more thing…I’m thankful for you. You care enough about me to even read this, so I must be special. Thanks! So, what are you thankful for?
It doesn't stop on the 25th. We drag it out to New Year's Eve, when we take one final stock of the year, and ask the ether for all that we hope will happen in the next year.
ReplyDeleteI'm thankful you're in my brother's life ;-)
Awww. I'm thankful to finally have that sister I always wanted. Although, I had hoped you were much younger so I could pull your hair.
ReplyDeleteAs my mother would have put it, "that's gorgeous." Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThank you. It does pay to find the beauty in the small things, and to not compare your station or situation to anyone else. That way, you can truly see all the things you do have to be thankful for.
ReplyDeleteI'm thankful for my Mom, she was as patient with me as a Saint. Not sure how she ever did that! We are screwed if that old saying comes true that your kids will be worse behaved, oh and I'm thankful for my beautiful children, lol!
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