
Why is it that it takes the holidays for us to reflect on the things in our life that are most important? On New Year’s we resolve to better ourselves, on Valentine’s Day we show appreciation for our spouses & lovers and on Thanksgiving we give thanks for all of the gifts that god has given us. We should resolve to be better every day. We should celebrate our love & all of these gifts every second, but with the stresses of work, bills & daily life often we do forget. The holidays do offer a great nudge. This week is Thanksgiving. There are many things that I am grateful for but often take for granted. I challenged myself to make a list of 100 things, some are things that I cannot live without, some are the little things that make me smile, but all are things that make be thankful. These are not listed in any particular order.
1. My husband & daughter and my extended family
2. Life and health
3. A good-natured debate
4. Watching my daughter sleep
5. Low fat frozen yogurt
6. Weekends off
7. My memories
8. Sweatpants
9. Art
10. My daughter’s laughter
11. Owls
12. Changes of season
13. My mother-in-law
14. Spanx
15. Meditation
16. The money in my wallet
17. Beauty in unexpected places
18. Our travels
19. Chocolate
20. Inspiration
21. My sister
22. Color
23. Day dreams
24. Heated mattress pads
25. Inside jokes
26. Home movies
27. Forgiveness
28. Good friends that are always there
29. Books
30. Unsolicited compliments
31. Thunderstorms
32. ‘The Princess Bride’
33. Tears of happiness
34. Hugs
35. Upbeat people
36. Decaf coffee
37. Foot rubs
38. Singing when no ones listening
39. Raw honey
40. Our dog
41. All the I love yous
42. Old photographs
43. A good sneeze
44. The blogs that I follow & the ones that follow me
45. Peppermint Patties- Get the sensation
46. My mother visiting in my dreams
47. Pinterest
48. Central Air
49. Post-It notes
50. The Beatles
51. Water
52. My snooze button
53. Dance
54. Finding a solution to a problem
55. Bubble baths
56. The warmth of the sun
57. Cherry blossoms
58. Swiffer
59. Baby feet
60. Traditions
61. Drive through windows
62. “The Big Bang Theory” nerds
63. Naps
64. Movie quotes
65. Moments of silence
66. Kisses
67. Brie & jelly
68. Dimples
69. Anti-bacterial wipes
70. Netflix Streaming
71. Internet shopping
72. Sunsets
73. Family outings
74. That perfect little black dress
75. Herbal tea
76. Pearl jewelry
77. The sound of bagpipes
78. Respect
79. Moments of clarity
80. Snow Days
81. Looking up at the stars
82. Cuddling on the couch
83. Our home
84. Christmas Carols
85. The sounds & smell of the beach
86. Toe socks – Have you ever worn a pair? You would be thankful too.
87. A blank canvas
88. A quick-witted comeback
89. Girls’ nights out
90. Kindness of strangers
91. Nutella
92. The lessons I have learned from the mistakes I have made
93. Puns
94. Musicals
95. Vicks Vapor Rub
96. A lit fireplace on a cold night
97. Hair colorant
98. Over-sized sweaters
99. My glue gun
100. God for blessing me with all of these gifts
What are you most thankful for? Can you list 100 things that you are grateful for? I challenge you to post your list. Link back to me if you do so that I may see what makes you thankful.