100+ Things I am Thankful For

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I’m sharing 100+ Things I’m Thankful For. I hope this list inspires you to count your blessings, too.

1. Sloppy toddler kisses

2. A devoted (and sometimes silly) husband

3. Holding hands with my 5-year-old

4. Romantic comedies

5. Electronic books available for instant download

6. Apple pie a la mode

7. Dogs who wag their tails every time I walk through the door

8. Sage-laden cornbread stuffing with gravy on top

9. Crunchy leaves

10. Bird nests

11. Friends who always know just what you need to hear

12. Medical care to keep my family healthy

13. Made-up words like “yestertime”

14. Hearing my precocious 2-year-old say “That’s ridiculous!” at least 10 times per day

15. Walnuts shelled by my Grandpa McKinney

16. Scented candles that make my house smell like the holidays

17. Holly trees and evergreens

18. Dandelion wishes

19. Music to match my mood

20. A car that starts and runs every time I turn the key

21. A steady paycheck

22. Gratifying work that allows me to grow

23. Opportunities to help other people

24. Cold nights and warmer days

25. Winter vacations to beachy destinations

26. Smoke from the neighbor’s chimney

27. Checks in the mail

28. Turtles in the pond near the farmer’s market

29. Family dance parties

30. Museums and galleries

31. Mexican food and margaritas

32. Cherry blossoms in the spring

33. Canoe trips with my husband and kids

34. Deer that live in my neighborhood

35. Contact lenses

36. My hairdresser

37. Colleagues who push me outside my comfort zone

38. Compliments and high-fives

39. Rhyming books with gorgeous illustrations

40. The right to vote

41. Money in the bank

42. Running races

43. Sea scallops wrapped in bacon and served over butternut squash puree

44. Blank, lined paper

45. Wireless internet access

46. Cumulous clouds

47. Bugs, rocks, feathers and acorns that entertain my kids when we’re exploring outside

48. The zoo. And the aquarium. But not on the same day.

49. Holiday lights

50. Ocean waves

51. Sunshine and rainbows

52. Impromptu lunch dates with my hubby

53. A treadmill in my garage

54. A king-sized bed that sleeps 4 – comfortably

55. The sound of my daughter sucking her fingers when she sleeps

56. Knock-knock jokes

57. Red wine

58. Red hair dye

59. Crayola crayons

60. Inspiring pics on pinterest

61. 5-star recipes that make me look like a culinary genius in front of company

62. S’mores

63. Fishing trips with my son (or with my father)

64. My dad’s laugh

65. My mom’s made-up acronyms

66. Smartphone apps that keep track of my grocery list and insanely busy schedule

67. Facebook friends I haven’t seen in way too long

68. The smell and feel of a good old-fashioned print newspaper

69. Wise advice

70. Grandparents

71. Craft projects

72. Homemade banana bread

73. Crinkly lines that signal you’re smiling inside and out

74. Positive feedback from people whose opinions matter to me

75. The courage to speak up

76. New discoveries

77. Old keepsakes

78. Sharing the last bite of something delicious with someone I love

79. Sleeping late

80. Navy blue toenail polish that perfectly matches an Air Force mess dress uniform

81. A skinny latte with extra foam

82. New running shoes

83. Infectious laughter

84. Unexpected discounts at the cash register

85. Lemon curd mixed in plain greek yogurt

86. The buzz of cicadas in the trees

87. Halloween pumpkins

88. Pictures of little kids on long country roads

89. Carriage rides through Central Park

90. Watching a movie from start to finish, without falling asleep

91. Teachers, coaches and caregivers who go the extra mile for my kids

92. Airline tickets to visit my family

93. Afghans crocheted by my Grandma McKinney

94. Fresh flowers on my desk

95. Sore muscles from hiking with a 2-year-old “baby” on my back

96. Cooking my son’s latest catch for dinner

97. Naps

98. Spray parks

99. Candle-lit bubble baths

100. Fizzy bottled water

101. Warm winter coats and mittens

102. The joy of sharing my blessings with the people who mean most to me…

Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing you a relaxing day filled with good food, fun times and happy memories.

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