Let's have a "Thankful" thread today...

[nikkiARNGwife]

(please let's not put any political stuff here..just the everyday things you're thankful for)

I'm thankful that everything checked out okay at my doc appt yesterday and baby girl is staying put for now.

I'm thankful that one month from today DH will be flying home to be with us for TEN days!!

[Nikki Epperson]

I'm thankful for everyday moments with my boys.

I'm thankful I have a husband who works his booty off so I can stay home with the kids.

[Nikki Epperson]

And great idea Nikki!

[*Jeannie*]

Great idea!

I am thankful that my family is safe and well.

[LenaGardner]

I'm thankful for three healthy children

[aggiefamily]

I am thankful that my boys got up, got dressed, ate breakfast and got ready to go without me having to count. Maybe it will be a good day.

I am thankful for my husband who understands my passion for scrapping and designing.

I am thankful that each day I get to start over. Yesterday was a horrible day filled with disappointment all day long. But today is a new day and will be good.

[amystoffel]

I am thankful for my DH who works hard and long hours so that I can stay home with my kids. Even though its financially tight, we are rich in the end. And I am thankful for my families health.

[sannajeannine]

Wonderful idea, Nikki!!
I'm so thankful for my family, I don't know what I would do without them!
I'm also thankful that I am getting to go back home to Maine for Thanksgiving to spend with my Dad, sisters and their families

[LeeAndra]

I am thankful that my old job hired me back, gave me a raise, and extended my contract until July 2009 so I don't have to be unemployed or on unemployment anymore.

I am thankful the election is over.

I am thankful that I am getting married in less than a year.

I am thankful for Diet Coke, strawberries, Cincinnati Chili a la LeeAndra, chicken salad, green grapes, honey wheat pretzels, and Entenneman's (sp) donuts... though not in that order.

I am thankful that when Tyler was being very bad in the store last night that Jeff took care of it and took him out to the car rather than letting it go.

I am thankful I will get to see my family this weekend... even though it does mean the apartment will have to be spic 'n' span before then.

I am thankful for scrapping, photography, virtual friends, and designers who allow me to CT for them.

I am thankful for my faith and Jesus Christ.

[dover6473]

what a awesome thread to start!

I am so thankful for a wonderful husband that works so hard just so i can stay at home and watch our children grow.

[my4boys]

I am thankful for my family and that my kids are all healthy and happy!!!! And I am thankful that my DH works his booty off too so I can stay home. Although there are days I would rather have a job outside of the home I really would not change these past 9 years for anything......Thanks for starting this Nikki, after yesterday I need to think "happy" thoughts!!!

[Laura_A]

I'm thankful for this site... cuz ya'll are my friends.

And I'm thankful for my GOOD girls and loving, hard working husband.

I'm thankful to be an American.

[hhleung]

I'm thankful for my daughter and I'm thankful (most of the times ) that my parents live across the hall and are so much a part of our lives.

I'm especially thankful for our Walt Disney World trip in 17 days!!!

Helen

[pbumbaca]

Awesome idea Nikki!

I'm thankful for my wonderful family & friends.

I'm thankful for my home and no matter how much I complain it's too small I still love it!

I'm thankful I have a job!

I'm thankful that this flu crud seems to be on it's way out of me!

I'm thankful for all the wonderful people I have met in my hobby.

[ColleenSwerb]

I love threads like this, thanks Nikki

I'm thankful to have realized my soulmate 3 years ago today.

I'm thankful to have rescued the most amazing dog in the whole world, 3 years ago tomorrow.

I'm thankful for the men and women who serve this amazing country and give me all the freedoms that I have (and sometimes take for granted).

I'm thankful for all the amazing people I have met through this hobby.

I'm thankful to have a good job in these trying times.

I'm thankful that I will be married in less than a year (I don't know if I could wait any longer! LOL!).

I'm thankful to have a family full of understanding people.

[Jennifer]

Nice way to start the morning.

I'm thankful for my DH who is wonderful and caring. For my children who are just the best. For the ability to be a SAHM. For wonderful friends and family. For a country that is free. For the roof over my head, the clothes on my back, and the food on my table. For my church and for God for giving me all of the amazing opportunities that I have.

[digideb]

Wow, this could get long!
I'm thankful for my salvation & my Savior!
I'm thankful for my husband!
I'm thankful for my puppy.
I'm thankful that my mom's breast cancer is completely gone!
I'm thankful that I'm done Christmas shopping!
I'm thankful that I woke up this morning!
I'm thankful for the movie "Fireproof" that has competely changed our marriage even though it was great before!
I'm thankful for my family!
I'm thankful for my friends!
I'm thankful for my church!
I'm thankful that hubby has a good job & I don't have to work!
I'm thankful for y'all! Y'all have become such good friends & really, more like family!
I'm thankful that I'm an American!

[Sarah8914]

Well, I am thankful for a million things.... but specifically right now, I'm thankful for my sweet girls and that they slept so well last night and stayed in bed until 7... so I have slept really really well 2 nights in a row!

[junebug]

i am thankful for having a roof over my head (even though i wish it were a tad bit nicer/bigger, lol) food to eat, and 3 healthy, beautiful children.

[jessica31876]

Im thankful that my kids are healthy and happy

I am thankful that I have good friends who will let me complain about current events and agree with me.

Im thankful I live in a country where I am free to say these things.

[mrshobbes]

I'm thankful for friends--online and off I'm thankful to God, who's blessed me with a loving family and husband and ice cream and potato chips

[Paula]

I am thankful for my DH who works hard and puts up with a lot to provide for us.

I am thankful for my three kiddos who make me know what unconditional love and happiness truly is.

I am thankful for my furkiddos who just make me smile.

I am thankful for my hottie Gerard Butler who just puts a hop in my step!!

[kscwgirl]

I am thankful for my family.
I am thankful for my online friends.
I am thankful for the amazing community we have here.

[Becca Bonneville]

I am thankful my DH has started a new career that will be great for our family!
I am thankful that I will see my DH on Friday!
I am thankful that my kiddos are healthy, have a roof over there heads, and food in their bellies!
I am thankful for having such a loving, close family!
I am thankful for having the bestest online friends and being apart of such an amazing community!

[DogwoodMama]

I am thankful that my 2 yo is almost done cutting her molars.

I am thankful that we finally have a tenant in our townhouse that sat empty for over a year while we were trying to sell it.

I'm thankful for my big yard full of leaves.

I'm thankful for my sweet girls, wonderful dh, and awesome friends, both IRL and "online."

[danagirl82]

I have so much to be thankful for.
I am thankful for my husband, who works so hard so I can be a mom and stay home.
I am thankful for my daughter who is healthy and beautiful.
I am thankful for my home.
I am thankful to be able to go to Disney World in a month and have our firtst family vacation.

[Chels85]

I'm thankful for my friends and family

[ShortCake]

Another mommy here that is thankful for three healthy children.....even when they drive me crazy....LOL

[Traci Reed]

Yay Nikki! good post!!

I'm thankful for the Love Dare.
I'm thankful for this site, with it's love and caring for each other, no matter how different we are.
I'm thankful for my healthy (albeit hyper) children
I'm thankful the election is over.

[lizzyfizzy]

thankful for:

my faith in Jesus
my dennis, my hubby, my bff
my amazing children who just 'get it'
my sisters who are my 'glue'
my mom and dad who are there in a second when you need them
my jenny and my SSD family


{great thread nikki! you know i needed this! }

[aly321]

I am thankful for my darling kiddos that I can raise and be with everyday. I am also thankful for the hardest working hubby I know that takes such good care of all of us.

I am thankful for my faith and Jesus Christ.

I am thankful for my MOM!!

I am thankful for my talents and the amazing blessings I have!!

[sammi]

I would have been more thankful to Sophia if she actually took more than a 10min. nap today..lol

I am thankful for my family & that they are healthy

I am thankful for being loved

I am thankful for being an American and having freedom

I am thankful for all of the awesome men & women who fight for us and have sacraficed for us

[mommyofphoenix07]

Yay! I love this! I'm thankful that I'll be home in Texas for Phoenix's first birthday! I was getting so worried we'd be stuck here in Alaska...alone! I can't wait! And I'm thankful that I'm alive and well and moving on to bigger and better things! There is a light at the end of my tunnel and it's growing brighter each day. :P

[d2vasquez]

I am thankful for my family and for my faith that keeps us strong during these very trying times.

[LolaLovesLife]

I am thankful that even though my kiddos are sick, they are in good spirits. And I am thankful to be blessed with such a wonderful family.

Thanks for this thread. Sometimes it is nice to really think about the blessings in our lives.

[scrappurple]

Love this idea!!

I am thankful that even though I have a really bad cold right now, that is the only thing "wrong" with me. I am healthy and so is my family.

[AmyM]

I'm thankful for my Lord who is still on the throne and has allowed this for some reason and some purpose that I don't understand. I can deal with it because of my faith and because goverment is not my God.
I love my family and am thankful for all I've been given.

[JenTapler]

I am thankful my son decided to sleep later than 5 am this morning.

[crystalbird]

I'm thankful for Nikki starting this thread that just gave me lots of warm fuzzies.

I'm thankful for a hot shower, warm blankets, clothes to wear, food to eat, a safe place to sleep, the ability to read and write, electricity in my home, a car to drive, a wonderful husband and baby I wasn't sure I'd ever get to have, and all of the other things I have that I take for granted on a daily basis.

[MelissaL88]

I am also thankful for Nikki starting this thread

I'm thankful for a warm, sunny Fall day!
I'm thankful for a good job!
I'm thankful for a happy, healthy family!
And most importantly....





I'm thankful for Diet Coke!

[heatherdumas]

I am thankful that, although I am 34 years old, my 18year old classmates choose to be my friends.

I am thankful that I stayed up so late last night that I had a fit of hysterical laughter in Communications Class today, and my 18 year old friends were right there with me (seriously, tears streaming down my face kind of laughter, had to leave the room and wipe the tears while hiccuping- kind of laughter)

I am thankful for the friends that I have made her, who get my jokes and tell me how wierd I am.

I am thankful that my teenagers still like me.

I am thankful that there is a Dunkin Donuts on every corner, that you can order 2 of the exact same coffees, and still get a variety in your order. You know what I am talking about.

[mcardall]

Thanks, Nikki, for this thread!

I am thankful for my faith and for my Savior.
I am thankful for my husband who loves me and sacrifices every single day to make sure that our family is taken care of.
I am thankful for my parents who are supportive and loving & are the best grandparents in the world, even from a long distance.
I am grateful for the pretty white snow that is falling outside my window right now.
I am even more grateful that I have a cozy little home to live in and a great gas heater to keep me warm!
I am thankful for my two beautiful little girls, even if one of them has thrown up on me 14 times today. (not kidding. 14 times in the last 12 hours.)
I am thankful that Hannah decided to sleep 12 hours last night so that I could actually sleep when Ainsley slept.
I am thankful for the opportunity I have to go back to school to finish my degree.
I am thankful for one car that runs and is still under warranty!