This is the month of Thanksgiving, so I have made my list of Thirty Thankful Thoughts – one for each day of the month. Nothing spectacular or earth-shattering. Just an appreciation for moments in everyday life that I would like to share. I hope you and yours had a wonderful month and Thanksgiving.
Thankful for:
November 1: Our new grandson and the joy he brings our family.
November 2: Family near and far.
November 3: My daughter and son-in-law as they celebrate their sixth wedding anniversary.
November 4: Sunday afternoons of football and books to read.
November 5: The ability to move and exercise.
November 6: The right and privilege to vote.
November 7: Time at home to enjoy the sunroom and beautiful fall colors that surround us.
November 8: Great life-long friends.
November 9: Family members in California that made it away from the fires and are safe.
November 10: Firefighters and first responders, especially those battling the fires in California.
November 11: All of our veterans, especially those in the family.
November 12: Heat on this very cold day.
November 13: Snuggle times with my grandson.
November 14: Memories of my dad and step-mom.
November 15: Memories of mom and for keeping letters she wrote to me twenty plus years ago.
November 16: Early mornings when ideas come to me.
November 17: A wonderful day out with my daughter, son-in-law, and grandson as we soaked up the sun on this beautiful day.
November 18: To see the movie Bohemian Rhapsody with my daughter, husband, and friend.
November 19: The good home we can provide for our dogs and cats.
November 20: The 14 years that my daughter had her cat Bruiser as well as the good life she and her husband gave him.
November 21: Time early in the day to get shopping done and beat the crowds.
November 22: Time with family on Thanksgiving Day.
November 23: Safe travels home for family. Also for cherished family Christmas decorations as I get them out today.
November 24: Beautiful, warm weather today so we could get things done outside that needed to be done.
November 25: Our home and acreage.
November 26: My son-in-law as today is his birthday.
November 27: Time together to celebrate November birthdays.
November 28: My youngest daughter for her hard work and commitment as well as the joy she brings to our lives.
November 29: This time in my life when I have the capability to help out my family when needed.
November 30: My nephew as today is his birthday.
Thank you to those who take the time to read this blog. Would you share your thankful list?
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My thankful list:
1. You of course, you’re the best mom ever and best Mimi to E.
2. Brett
3. Papa Jones (Pepe 😉)
4. My house
5. My job
6. Brett’s job
7. Tess and Bruce and all our past fur friends
8. WH, his generosity is truly great and I’m grateful that he wants to help us
9. Katie, she’s a remarkable woman
10. Catherine, she’s sweet and loves E too
11. Brett’s family, even if we don’t see eye to eye on everything we still love each other.
12. Baby snuggles, they’re the best!
13. Watching Everette grow, he changes so fast and is learning so quickly.
14. My comfy bed
15. Being able to work part-time so I can spend more time with my baby.
16. My kitchen where we love to spend time cooking.
17. Watching Brett be a good daddy to our baby.
18. Bethany, and our life long friendship.
19. Mark and Hayley, they’re fun to be around.
20. Ryan and Kathy who are always such good hosts when we visit and are some of the kindest people I know.
21. I’m thankful that there are so many people in E’s life who wish him well. Betweeen Facebook and Katie’s clan he is constantly getting the love from someone.
22. Christmas decorations and traditions. Today we spent the afternoon looking for our annual ornament.
23. Making new traditions with Everette.
24. Good TV shows.
25. Good food and drinks
26. Our reliable cars
27. Experiences I’ve had traveling
28. Everette, thought I already had him on the list! He’s my whole 🌎.
29. A good book, the last one I read was about the women who painted dials with Radium.
30. Warm days in late November.
Wonderful, wonderful list. Thank you for sharing!