I am grateful that MIL had a good day with us yesterday. She was awake and alert the whole day, and we even played a dice game. At 95, she is winding down, so we appreciate the time we are able to spend with her.
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I’m grateful for my job that is easy enough that I can do things as I need to and not stress about it. I’m grateful that I was able to pop on down to Target yesterday and update my tetnus shot without it being any kind of ordeal. It’s been 9 years, so I wanted to update it when I’m an even age to make it easier to remember when I’m older, lol. And I’m grateful, that I’ll be able to take off the afternoon as sick claiming side effects and nobody will ask twice. Hey, it IS sore… But, I’m especially grateful that younger S comes home from school today for the break.
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I am thankful for the young man who delivered and installed our new DW yesterday, and for the two young men who are replacing one of our AC units today.
None of them likely scrolled through CC posts or worried about application essays. And yet they are performing SUCH necessary work every day for all of us.
I so appreciate them!!!
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Today I’m sort of reliving the day that my mom unexpectedly died last year - 1 year ago today. I’m fine though I miss her A LOT. But what I will forever be thankful for - and I’m texting her today to tell her so - is that my sister in law randomly called my mom that morning a year ago - mom lived alone - to see if she wanted to go to the grocery store. That’s when we discovered my mom was not ok. And she never wanted to bother us so I don’t know if/when she would have reached out herself! So I am so, so, so grateful to my SIL for calling and mom spending her last day not alone, with us at her bedside. 
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I am happy and grateful—niece had a very nice party last night so my S’s fiancée could meet a smaller group of our family before meeting the much larger group on Saturday for my nephew’s wedding. S and fiancée are off already on a hike with two of the cousins and one cousin’s GF. Ah, to be young and have such abundant energy! It was a very joyous gathering.
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Today I am grateful for old acquaintances. I ran into a friend at the store today whom I haven’t seen since well before the pandemic began. She was a daily part of my life years ago when we carpooled our kids to preschool and elem school. Our friendship continued over the years as our kids played sports/went to K-8 school together (her three kids are the same ages as my oldest three). It was nice to see her.
@abasket I’m sorry today is the first anniversary of the day you lost your mom. I’m glad you are able to find something positive in your memory of what was I’m sure a very heartbreaking day.
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Today I am grateful that I have learned to open my mind and try to understand things through the point of view of others. I am also incredibly grateful that H has undergone the same transformation.
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I’m so grateful younger S is home. I love that kid. He’s great to have around.
I’m also thankful for drugs. I did wind up reacting badly to the tetanus shot. Much worse than when I had the covid and shingles one. Advil is my new best friend.
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I’m thankful DH likes to drive. When we go on road trips, which are nearly every weekend in the fall to see our college son’s games, I can use the time to read. I used to love driving but as I’ve gotten older, I much prefer being a passenger!
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It’s just a little thing, but I’m grateful we finished son’s move yesterday, so we don’t need to do a lot of driving and moved related things today.
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Thankful my daughter lives close and likes spending time with us.
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Thankful for beautiful weather today. Can continue tidying up for the holidays.
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Yay—my copy of “Peyton Place,” the Dec CC book club selection, is now available for pick up. i will fetch it after Thanksgiving, once S and fiancée leave.
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A happy surprise-just received $900 from our state tax office—$300 for me, for H and for D. Perfect time for our 2nd staycation! That almost pays for 1 night of lodging—haha!
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I got my library copy of Peyton Place this week and started reading. Interesting so far.
I’m thankful for many talented writers and artists, but the one I’m most appreciative of today is Sandra Boynton. She makes me smile even when I’m tired and cranky. Better yet, she makes GD giggle with delight. On a bad day, I replay the video that H took of GD1 reacting to the Perfect Piggies video and feel the stress melt away.
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Sometimes it’s the big things, but sometimes it’s the little things like today. I bought a LeCreuset Dutch Oven with some found money during the pandemic, but only started using it once I moved. Have had some difficulty with food browning and sticking to the bottom and really had that issue last night. Woke up to no progress from overnight soak and used Google which told me to add warm water to pot and 2 teaspoons of baking soda and then let simmer for about 10 minutes. Did it and the gunk that seemed permanent last night/this morning dissolved and left bottom of pot looking brand new. Thankful that the internet lets me find magic solutions sometimes!
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Thankful for a 10/10 family get away this weekend. For significant others who fit in and seem to enjoy our family dynamic. For no lake effect snow to speak of. For safe travels 4 cars had to get to the weekend. For the gift of time together.
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SUPER thankful today for our workplace’s urgent care center. This didn’t exist for my first 20 years here. It would have been fantastic when my kids were growing up, but I digress… They were willing to see me immediately and just swab me in the parking lot for strep (or flu/covid). No need to go in and be weighed, measured, etc. => all of that stuff gives me severe anxiety and stress. Strep it was. Off to the pharmacy to pick up antibiotics, for which I am also immensely grateful.
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So grateful that D is coming home today and that we have a relationship that we are all super excited about it!
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