Things I'm Thankful For...

Just 8 more days till Thanksgiving. As I've been pondering over what I'm thankful for this year I thought I'd create a list...And add to it every day as I recollect all the things I have to be grateful for. Here goes (in no particular order)...

• a warm home
• Dylan's giggle
• laughter
• deep breaths
• my mom and dad and the things they've taught me
• happy thoughts
• noise
• sunshine
• cuddles
• hugs
• rainy days
• bubble baths
• online shopping
• online banking
• email to keep in touch with those I love
• Dyl's phrase in every prayer (even when blessing the food) "Thank you for my awesome Mom!"
• PB&J
• green M&M's
• smiles
• security
• stability
• knowledge
• no regrets
• cell phones
• computers
• neices
• nephews
• siblings
• Dyl's art projects
• Dyl's songs...real & made-up
• photographs
• service (both giving & receiving)
• talks w/Dyl
• Sacrifice
• road trips
• Christmas lights
• quiet moments
• people who make a big deal over Dylan
• those who stick by me no matter what
• my pillowcase my mom cross-stitched for me
• a strong work ethic
• independence
• energy
• hot cocoa
• freedom to live how I choose
• Easter candy
• small town folks
• sugar cookies
• towels right out of the dryer
• a healthy child
• bubbles
• fresh air
• baby lotion
• life lessons
• the scent of onions (reminds me of my mom's hands when I was little--She was always cooking!)
• Vicks vapor-rub
• homemade blankies
• wisdom and good advice
• sidewalk chalk
• crazy people...they keep life interesting!
• working from home
• clouds
• people who "understand" me
• Dyl's big, brown, beautiful eyes
• peace
• blogging
• lazy weekends
• fruity candles
• homemade french fries w/Idaho spuds right out of the ground
• Sunday naps...They don't happen often...but, when they do...ahhhh!
• squishy old people
• transportation
• good people with good hearts
• honesty and tranquility
• Christ
• the smell of Thanksgiving dinner
• male role models for Dyl
• teachers
• Dyl's sense of humor
• trust...It was a 4-letter word for a long time!
• Forgiveness
• Water balloons
• snowmen
• campfires
• dates w/Dyl