Calling my dad on the phone just to goof around with him. Without the context of his near-death only a year ago, it seems like a small thing, but each time I call him and he picks up the phone it's a miracle all over again.
Having a husband with whom I can watch stupid tv shows, clean out the garden shed, or fumble through an aliyah and always, always have a good time. Going on eleven years and it still gets more awesome, every year.
Realizing that our only vacations are trips to visit family -- and actually being thrilled about it.
Having neighbors who are also friends; sharing plants, food, child care, sunny days. Knowing that there are a whole lot of doors I could bang on at 2 a.m. if I needed to -- and knowing that someone might bang on our door too.
Two little girls with distinct, hilarious, wild, kind personalities. They are a neverending source of joy, challenge, and found poetry.
Friends in the computer, both the ones I know in the real world and the ones I've never met. I know it's uncool but I am really, really grateful for Facebook and email.
Sisters, and the prospect of actually getting to see them soon. Seriously, everybody ought to have sisters like I do.
My mama, who is doing a lot of care-taking and deserves a month in a spa/writer's retreat/organic chicken farm, but always sounds delighted to hear me when she picks up the phone.
A house I love despite its flaws and a tax return that should cover the next bout of plumbing overhaul and structural re-girding.
Having enough -- more than enough -- of the basic things like food, water, toilet paper, soap.
The peeping and scuffling coming from the breakfast room.
How about you?
awww... what a lovely post! And good to know you in the computer and in "real life" too!
The only part I didn't like was that one about having sisters. :( **jealous**!!
I'm thankful for lots of things too... but too tired to type them up right now. Thanks for the prompt, though. I need to remember to be more thankful (and mostly, I am, but verbalizing the thankfulness helps, doesn't it?).
Posted by: Lilian | March 22, 2011 at 12:01 AM
I complain constantly but know how lucky I am. I have a hardworking, silly, fun, fabulous, lovable spouse. I have two healthy kids who crack me the heck up even whilst driving me nuts. I have a computer, which allows me to not only work from home but also make friends from here! (*waving*) Although spring refuses to arrive here, I have a warm house, enough clothes for 5 of me, and food in the crockpot. It's spring break, which means I kind of *have* to play instead of work. Life is good. :)
Posted by: Tine | March 23, 2011 at 03:29 PM
I am thankful to have a 20 year anniversary coming up this summer. And to have survived my hardest parenting years and doing a whole lot of enjoying the kids. And that I am learning to enjoy moments- just moments, while they last.
Posted by: Melissa | March 23, 2011 at 09:13 PM
...for a marriage to a person who loves me for the core of my personality, and thinks my flaws are tolerable!
...for kids that are the light of my life.
...for work that I continue to be passionate and excited about, even a decade in.
...for supportive family and friends, and the current (knock wood) good health of all of them.
...for a REALLY good dog.
...for having enough money to cover all the basics and having a little left over to give to others; "play" with our house; go out to eat; and take the odd vacation.
...for dancing.
...for spring finally being here!
...for working in my yard.
...for two reliable cars.
...for living in a city I love.
I'm sure there's more, but I should probably get back to work! :-)
Posted by: Anne | March 24, 2011 at 05:04 PM
i second the sister thing. and the mom thing. and the dad thing. and the children thing. and cried with love and joy at the whole thing.
Posted by: gretchenosis | March 30, 2011 at 07:49 PM