Stuff I'm Thankful For In 2013
Like many of you, I began participating in that Facebook tradition of posting what I'm thankful for every day in November.
Yeah, I lasted about a week, then crappy crap started happening. Instead of trying to catch up, I figured I'd make a list of things on my blog.
So, here ya'll go.
1.) Gravy.
2.) My Mom. I don't know what I'd do without her. She's been here for me no matter what. She's a Ride Or Die Mom.
3.) The way Morgan talks. "Tops ride in a top tar." She has the cutest lisp, also.
4.) The fact that I have things to pass along. For instance, I showed Chelsey how not to burn the crust of a pumpkin pie. I also showed her what my stepmom taught me to do -- sprinkle cinnamon on the top.
On Christmas, I'll show them how to make reindeer food. The glitter is what makes them fly.
5.) My husband. He fought the crowds this morning and got last minute stuff, PLUS he brought home sausage biscuits!!!
6.) The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. I wish someone would tell them that nobody gives a dang about that Broadway stuff or the singing. We just want the floats and balloons, thankyouverymuch.
8.) Smartphones.
9.) Memories. No matter what, I have memories of the past holidays and the people who made it special. I also have the chance to make memories with my family every day. I know it seems sappy, but the thought of spending this holiday and Christmas and many more special days with everyone makes me feel good. Even if members of your family are in Heaven (or outer space, whatever you believe), you have their memories and stories to share to the ones you have around you right now.
10.) Elastic pants. Very important on days like today.
11.) Chocolate peanut butter fudge. It's an old family recipe that we call "Cake Candy" and my awesome seester brought me some today because she loves me.
12.) The Young & The Restless.
13.) Grape juice. Not grape drink. Not grape Kool-Aid. Grape Juice.
14.) Brand new white tennis shoes.
15.) Children. Not anyone else's. Just mine (including stepchildren, I love them like my own.) And my nieces. And my nephew. Grown-up kids, too... like my other nephews. Shoot, my whole entire family.
Well, I've got stuff to do. Green bean casserole to make. I hope y'all enjoy your Turkey day and your post-turkey naps. May all your dishes be paper and all your pants be stretchy. Love y'all!
