Thankful...

In honor of Thanksgiving tomorrow I'm listing the things I'm thankful for.

Family:

I think I have two of the most awesome parents in the whole world.  It almost makes me wish I had more than just two. ;)  My parents are my friends, my confidantes (not everything, but many things), my neverending supporters.  They are so important to me and special.  My sister is also a best friend.  She and I love swapping ideas and information.  She is so generous with her time and love with me.

Friends:

I have two bffs from grade school. They make life that much more wonderful.  We love getting together and making fools out of ourselves in support of all the momentous occasions in each other's lives.  They are kinder and more balanced than in (I'm a firecracker, in the best sense :) and they temper me and make me a better person just from being around them even for the briefest of times.

Work:

The people I work with are wonderful.  They are supportive, they treat me as a fellow colleague despite the fact that I'm the youngest teacher there, they are helpful and interested in how things are going for me.

Relatives:

I have some of the most talented, sweetest relatives, in-laws (sister's in-laws too) that I could ever ask for.  While we each are far from perfect, we all love one another as close family.

Husband:

For a life partner, I've hit the jackpot.  He's so easy to live with. :P  He's generous, loving, interesting, hard-working, supportive, not to mention rather attractive.  I sincerely hope that we have a long LONG future together.  So, hubby, give yourself a pat on the back when you read this. ;)

The minors that combine to make majors:

Home cooking, Christmas music, Christmas decor, Christmas lights, all things Christmas, pumpkin spice lattes, egg nog, molasses cookies, internet, books, students that clean up after themselves without being asked, students that laugh at my lame jokes, students, teaching, did I mention my students? Thai One On, love, learning, small cuddly animals, girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes... oh wait... wrong list.

School breaks, magic, imagination, love, kisses, hugs, warm beds, clean homes, fuzzy socks, laughter, jewelery, magazines, insurance, flowers, people.

There are so many things to be thankful for in my life, I hardly know how to stop. 

I shall just end by saying, "Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!"




Now bring on the Christmas Music!