I Am Thankful For:
Hunting for shells
A fruity "beach" cocktail
A delicious dinner
Driving up the coast
Climbing the Currituck Beach Lighthouse
Sunset drive back to the condo
A relaxing day on the beach
Beautiful yarn from a LYS on the Outer Banks
A pretty new journal
Buying fresh fish on the coast
When my husband makes me laugh
Being home again
Spending time with my cousin
Family cookout
The pitter-patter of rain
Spending the day with my grandson
I Am Thankful For:
Quick doctor appointments
Eating a healthy lunch
Napping with the dogs
Homemade oatmilk
Sleeping with the windows open
Homemade pizza
My daughter bringing the boys by for a visit
Dogwood winter
Extra lazy Sundays
Perogies
A good checkup
An after dinner walk
Planning a trip to the beach
A blue jay outside the window
I Am Thankful For:
Green grass
Fresh fruit
The neighbor kids playing in mud puddles
New skincare products
An afternoon nap
Not speaking out in anger
My husband picking up dinner when the power went out
My son's new car
A beautiful Saturday
Kindness
A long hot bath at the end of the day
Cupcakes
When my husband makes me laugh
Chatting with my daughter
I Am Thankful For:
When the storms have passed
Freshly laundered bedding
Games
Sushi
When a stranger compliments the sweater I made
Feeling cozy
The smell of rosemary
Cranberry muffins
My daughter's family stopping by
The pear tree in bloom
A drink of cool water
Dogwoods starting to bloom
Lilacs blooming
Book club day
Cardinals
Watching the eclipse
A return to Spring weather
My "baby" sister
Rainy days
New dog harnesses
I Am Thankful For:
A day at home
Comfort food
Long talks with my sister
The beauty of Spring
Dreams
Grocery shopping with husband
Fresh air
Four deer in the backyard
Hearing a mockingbird sing
Wild violets growing in the yard
New sandals
Easter
Warm, sunny days
A new month
Max feeling better
A cooling breeze
Azaleas blooming
I Am Thankful For:
Baking Christmas treats
Construction debris gone
Polish gingerbread cookies
My husband wrapping gifts
My son making dinner
My husband deep cleaning the living room
Christmas treats from the neighbors
Watching Christmas movies
Family gathered together
Christmas eve
Time with my kids and grandkids
A relaxing Christmas day
Leftovers
My husband taking the dogs out when it was raining
Pajamas until noon
Relaxing days
I Am Thankful For:
Decorated Christmas trees
Christmas cards
Binge watching 'The Crown'
Nail polish
Finding a tree topper that works
Healthy new recipes
Packages mailed
Learning about my heritage
Christmas shopping with my husband
BBQ lunch
Silly little gifts
Christmas shopping done
Being able to surprise my husband after 30 years
Laughing
When my daughter stops by
Playing with my grandson
Siding finally done
Lunch with my husband
Packages received
I Am Thankful For:
Cold and blustery days
A cup of Earl Grey
Book recommendations
When the painting is finished
My husband bringing all the Christmas decorations from storage
Christmas books
Joy
My cousins
Christmas candy
Helping others
My husband putting up the Christmas trees
Ordering pizza for dinner
Rainy Sunday mornings
Christmas shopping
Pasta
Reminiscing over Christmas ornaments
A hot bowl of soup
Reflux medicine
Oatmilk
My husband home from a work trip
I Am Thankful for:
Beautiful new rings
Meal planning
Finding the perfect gift for someone
Starting a new crochet project
My husband taking a day off
When my grandsons make me laugh
Items for a care package
Christmas florals
Movie night in
Grocery pick-up
An afternoon of painting
Pumpkin muffins
A kitten's purr
Tacos
Christmas scents
I Am Thankful For:
A good check-up
My son
A drink of cool water
Pretty cookies
Books, books, and more books
Card games
Starting the design for the new deck
My husband cooking a steak dinner
Joy
Spotting a cowbird at the feeder
Veggie lasagna
Dental care
Time for prayer
Sunny days
Afternoon tea
I Am Thankful For:
Sunny mornings
Almond butter toast
Good curl days
Playing Rummikub with my husband
A trip to the craft store
More "junk" out of my home office
Sitting on the back porch with my husband
Heating pad
Ordering takeout for dinner
Beautiful yarn
Windy days
Books for 25cents from library sale
Allergy symptoms seem to be easing
Seeing progress
Fresh fruit
I Am Thankful For:
My son picking up takeout for dinner
My husband working on home projects
The smell of hyacinth
Thunderstorms
Quiet days at home
Long weekends
The stairs look even better than I imagined
Sandwiches
Easter
The dogs playing with Easter eggs
Lemon bundt cake
Dog woods in bloom
Kindness
Doggy shenanigans
Azaleas in bloom
Cardinal flitting around in the pear tree
Hearing a mockingbird
Gold finches
A perfect day for reading outside
A gentle breeze
I Am Thankful For:
Blue birds
Documentaries
Classic literature
Easter candy
My husband
Clean laundry
Playing something new for game night
Egg rolls
Smiles from my baby grandson
Decongestants
Breakfast
Fun plans for the week
Laughing with my husband
Our new windows and siding may be coming much sooner than estimated
Learning new things
Tiny little leaves on the trees
Tapas
Exploring new places
An enjoyable evening
Going back home
Bunny ears
I Am Thankful For:
Blooming daffodils
Tiny little buttons
A cup of afternoon tea
Lunch with my husband
Surprise snow flurries
Whisky and ginger
First jelly beans of the season
My husband fixing a delicious dinner
Planning for grandbaby's arrival
Family dinner
French toast
A golden sunrise
Good news
I Am Thankful For:
A day at Biltmore with my sister
Gumbo
Laughing over peppercorns spilled all over the kitchen
A "celebratory" stop at Starbucks
My husband back home from California
Baby showers
Family
Super Bowl Sunday
My husband cooking up chicken wings
Finding the perfect box of chocolates
Goals achieved
Valentines
Waking up to roses and chocolate
Fresh I baked cookies
Finding the key
A last minute change of plans
I Am Thankful For:
February
The sound of falling rain
New eyeshadow
Waffles
Dogs in little fleece shirts
Listening to podcasts while I clean
Homemade French dip sandwiches
Going to lunch with my husband
A butter bell
My husband fixing breakfast for me
Good movies
New pajamas
Kisses at the airport drops off
Springs like days
My sister coming to visit
My son making me laugh
Crocheted baby booties
I Am Thankful For:
My grand son's 11th birthday
Celebrations
Birthday cake
Ice packs
My husband calling to let me know he made it to his destination
Finally some decent sleep
Dogs napping in the sunshine
My husband back home safe and sound
Saturdays
Cute earrings made by me
Pancakes for dinner
Sunday morning
Watching NFL playoff games
Meal planning
Warm days at the end of January
Thinking the store was out of an item I went for, then finding one on an end cap in a completely different area of store
Waking up to a text message from my daughter
The sutures are out
I Am Thankful For:
Getting a late start
Getting back on track
Valentine decor
A positive outlook
A delicious pasta dish
Tickets to see one of my favorite comedians this spring
A warm house on a cold and windy day
A cranberry muffin and coffee
Finished painting
A quiet afternoon
Comfy pants
An unexpected visit
Quiet moments
Finishing a good book
Cautious optimism
I Am Thankful For:
Sunshine through the clouds
Dog videos
My husband taking care of me after mom dental procedure
Sleep, sleep, and more sleep
Hot cocoa
Getting the dogs back safely after they escaped the house
Friday evening
A dusting of snow
Rescuing the bird trapped in the garage
New phones
My son helping with the grocery shopping
Birthday cake outlays
Red sky morning
Some good news
Meatless meals
I Am Thankful For:
When the storms are past
Mushroom ravioli
My husband
When the dogs stop barking
Relaxing on a Friday evening
Trying a new drink
Brainstorming trip ideas for this year
My husband taking the dogs out so I can sleep in a little longer
A beautiful new rug
Homemade sausage rolls
My husband helping put away the Christmas decorations
A warm bowl of gumbo on a rainy day
Starting a new project
Sweet potatoes
When a cold morning turns into a warm afternoon
