Gratitude

Since it's Thanksgiving I want to enumerate all of the many things that I am thankful for.
The thing I am most thankful for is my family and all they do for me. Last Summer, knowing that I didn't have the money to pay for someone to watch my kids while I was at work, my siblings and some of my nieces and nephews offered to watch Carter and Adam while I was at work. This saved me thousands of dollars that I didn't have and took away a huge worry for me. They gave up so much of their time to watch my kids and I am so grateful that they would do that for me and my boys. Without them I don't know what I would have done.
This year I am thankful to have a man in my life that is sweet and caring and who, somehow, loves me as I am. He is the best thing that has happened to me in a long time and I am grateful for him everyday.
Though I hardly ever show it, I am thankful for my children. Yes, they make me crazy but I wouldn't trade them for anything. I love them and I need to do a better job of showing it.
I am thankful for my job and for the ability to earn a living. I may not love my job but I am very happy that I have one and that I am able to support myself and my children.
I am thankful for all the necessities of life. I realize how lucky I am to have all that I have, to be in need of nothing, and to be content with life as it is.