Jean in Newcastle Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 I am having a "what more can go wrong" sort of day. I see a need to be thankful otherwise I'm going to spiral down into a day of frustration, self pity, and will end up kicking the cat. 1. I'm thankful that we have a washer and dryer and that I do not have to wash our clothes by hand. 2. I'm thankful that my husband has a job. 3. I'm thankful that we have indoor plumbing. 4. I'm thankful that we have fuzzy friends to hug and cuddle. 5. I'm thankful that we have nutritious warm food for our tummies. 6. I'm thankful that I have a computer with internet. 7. I'm thankful that God loves me. 8. I'm thankful that we have a dishwasher and that I don't have to do the dishes by hand. 9. I'm thankful that we live close to the store. 10. I'm thankful that I can make some hot soothing tea. Darjeeling, anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: Sorry you're having a bad day. I'm thankful that it's *finally* not raining. We can get outside and burn off some boy energy. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 I'll be thankful in about a week, when dd finishes chemistry!!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: I am having a "what more can go wrong" sort of day. I see a need to be thankful otherwise I'm going to spiral down into a day of frustration, self pity, and will end up kicking the cat. 1. I'm thankful that we have a washer and dryer and that I do not have to wash our clothes by hand. Yes, be thankful. My W/D have been in storage hundreds of miles away since November. My boys just left today to retrieve most things from storage. I've either been hand washing or going to my parents (30 minutes away) since then. Our clothing habits have been "interesting" to say the least. 2. I'm thankful that my husband has a job. Yes, that helps. My dh has been under/unemployed since last May. I am thankful for the many family members that have hired him to do work that they probably didn't really need done. 3. I'm thankful that we have indoor plumbing. Yes, me too. 4. I'm thankful that we have fuzzy friends to hug and cuddle. Yes, my dog is my shadow, most loyal pet I've ever owned. My cat, love him, but he has some health issues that are a pain. 5. I'm thankful that we have nutritious warm food for our tummies. Yes, I have a pantry and freezer full of food. 6. I'm thankful that I have a computer with internet. My saving grace. 7. I'm thankful that God loves me. Amen, Selah. 8. I'm thankful that we have a dishwasher and that I don't have to do the dishes by hand. Thanks to my SIL remodeling her kitchen, I have all "new" appliances. 9. I'm thankful that we live close to the store. I am thankful we live where I can walk and not feel so isolate. 10. I'm thankful that I can make some hot soothing tea. Darjeeling, anyone? I would love to sit and share with you. I'll add my own. I am thankful for my dh. His polar opposite personality and tenacious attitude have kept me from falling off the edge many times lately. He doesn't like pity parties, which can be annoying if you're trying to have one. I am thankful for my son. He amazes me every day. At 13 he has a maturity beyond his years and compassion like I've never seen. He's a lot of the reason I never really give up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 11, 2011 Author Share Posted May 11, 2011 He doesn't like pity parties, which can be annoying if you're trying to have one. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMamaBird Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 My friends two year old twins took their diapers off each other during nap the other day and smeared poo every where.:001_huh: My new mantra is "There is no poop on the walls. There is no poop on the walls." It could always be worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 I saw this yesterday and thought it was wonderful!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 What a wonderful thread! I got laid-off this morning...and I am very thankful it won't ruin us financially for me to be unemployed. I am thankful my angry, angst-filled oldest son is not in a public school somewhere, possibly making the wrong kinds of friends. He is home, where we can work through his issues as a family. I am thankful for our pantry full of food. I am thankful my youngest is almost done with diapers! It's been over 10 years of one or two in diapers at our house! I am really thankful for family coming to visit at the end of May. It has been great motivation for us to be finished with schoolwork by then. We are also really looking forward to having them around. ;) Blessing to you, Jean. I hope your day gets better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 I am having one of those days as well and I am thankful that I have wine in the fridge. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartosunshine Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 I'm thankful it's raining! It's been crispy dry around here!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 I am having one of those days as well and I am thankful that I have wine in the fridge. :001_smile: I have chocolate - perhaps we can get together! I am thankful that my old car is still running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tranquility7 Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Sorry you are having a hard day :grouphug: But what a FABULOUS way of dealing with it! A great example and encouragement to us all. And I am thank for THAT! Great job, and THANK YOU! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 11, 2011 Author Share Posted May 11, 2011 Thank you for the kind words. I'm glad that each of you can find something to be thankful for too. The day has improved somewhat. There are some realities that I can't change but it's amazing how my attitude being ok can make them somehow "ok" even if not the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 I am thankful both my teens are thriving and enjoying their lives and growing up beautifully. I am thankful for having a quiet, not busy time in my life. I am thankful for the gorgeous sunny autumn weather, but I will also be thankful when the rains finally get here. I am thankful for dh and the fact we get to spend time together during the day. I am thankful for our financial situation improving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 I'm thankful I didn't die in March. I'm thankful I can breathe on my own. I'm thankful my heart is healing. I'm thankful my husband loves me. I'm thankful our children are not in trouble and are nice people. I'm thankful for the rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5LittleMonkeys Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 I'm thankful that I have a husband that is devoted to me and our dc and that he always does the right and noble thing even when it is difficult. I'm thankful that this forum is here so that I can keep perspective on my frustrations and annoyances. That there are perfect strangers here who will give me hugs and prayers when I need them most. That there are people here that will gently make me look at things in a different light. That someone on here always gives me a good giggle (directly or indirectly) when I feel I'm stuck in a dark cloud. I'm thankful that Jean is able to find so many things to be thankful for and that she reminded me that I do to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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