I’m thankful…

The Queen has decreed that this month’s theme is Being Thankful. So…

1. I’m thankful that we can only afford to keep one car. Because that means we’re polluting the atmosphere less than we did, before.

2. I’m thankful that I need to belong to Weight Watchers, because it means I’m not starving to death.

3. I’m thankful that my kids annoy the heck out of me, because it means they’re healthy, full of curiosity and just plain normal.

4. I’m thankful that we’re experiencing hard times right now, because we’re learning how to live more with less, simply and efficiently. And we’ll appreciate what we have in the future because of what we learned, today.

5. I’m thankful that my husband and I were both laid off this year; we learned that we’re not ready to retire yet. (And when he’s working 50-70 hours a week at his new job in January, we’ll be thankful that we’re out of each other’s hair!)

6. I’m thankful when I get up in the morning and my body aches; it means I’m not dead, yet.

7. I’m thankful that I can’t find a full-time job because it gives me more time to write.

8. I’m thankful that gas prices were so high; it made me slow down, walk more and learn about my neighborhood stores.

9. I’m thankful that the leaves are falling and winter’s coming; it means Spring is right around the corner.

10. I’m thankful I’m a writer. Where others see doom, gloom and conflict, I see…a potential plot.

What are you thankful for?