Recently I have noticed many of my friends on facebook doing a 30 day challenge to post all the things that they are thankful for, which got me thinking..."What am I thankful for?" I thought that I would challenge my self even more and aim for the 50 things I am thankful for....Here goes nothing!
1. My kids, crazy little buggers but I love them!
2. My husband, he hangs in there and for that I love him.
3. My family, even those who aren't by biology but more by will.
4. My Michigan house, it's still mine so I gotta love it.
5. My German rental house, renting is the best!
6. My BF Anna, my true soul sister.
7. My friends, I am blessed with friendship.
8. My kid’s friends, those who have been with us since St. John's Preschool and the new ones.
9. My kid’s schools, ISS and Hill!
10. My dog, she drives me nuts but she is loyal.
11. Neighbors, here and far your always there for us.
12. Ubahns, the best transportation a city girl could have.
13. Health, although I did just have surgery we couldn't be more blessed with health!
14. Jobs, my husband in this case, so grateful.
15. Books filled with so much imagination and creativity.
16. Nature, love my walks in the woods.
17. Running, can't wait till I can again!
18. Cooking, my favorite past time for sure.
19. iphone, makes connecting with people back home so much easier.
20. My in-laws, you make me smile.
21. TV, a piece of sanity in this crazy world (wait, maybe it's the piece of insanity in a sane world).
22. Twizzlers, don't laugh!
23. My sling box repair man ;)
24. Laughter, when you me it's sometimes the only way to get through life!
25. My 2 partners in crime in Germany!
26. The USA, who knew how much I loved you!
27. Good babysitters, like finding a needle in a hay stack, but once you find one hold on tight!
28. My German tutor, you are so patient with me.
29. Sunny days, even the cold ones are a breath of fresh air!
30. Blogging, getting out my thoughts and saves my family from listening to me hours on end.
31. Doctors, the good ones!
32. Teachers, your amazing don't forget that!
33. Beer gardens, your spring, summer, fall relief is much needed!
34. Shopping!
35. The internet, I love having the world at my fingers 24 hours a day!
36. My Uggs, warm, cozy, and always there when you need them!
37. Germany, the whole experience.
38. Yoga pants; they are the greatest invention now if only the German's would catch on!
39. Movies, always available to escape to another world or place in time.
40. Pizza, to fill in the gaps and there are always gaps.
41. Vacations...tough life huh?
42. Our car, when I am too tired or lazy to walk.
43. My mom's little surprises make all the difference.
44. Holiday's, I love all of them!
45. Social gatherings, whenever I am lonely it's a great way to remind me of how blessed I am.
46. Visitors thanks for stopping by!
47. Music, love listening and love watching my daughter dance.
48. Target, I even love the ad and still read it weekly!
49. Photo's, I can't believe how quickly time passes.
50. Myself, daily living, breathing, and sharing!
I now ask you what are you thankful for.....