Sunday, July 21, 2013

Top Ten Today

Ten Things of Thankful

Top 10 Things I'm thankful for right now.

10. Vodka Tonics. Oh shit, that's the same thing I was thankful for the last time first time I linked up. What can I say? Sometimes mommy needs a little something extra to unwind.

9. My Job. Not only do I get to do something I love, in a field I love, but I get paid to do it. Sometimes it's very stressful. Always, I regret not spending the day with Animal, but if it wasn't for my job we honestly couldn't make ends meet. Stability, security, those are important things for a child and thanks to my job I can help provide that for my son. Not to mention feeling appreciated, valued, and getting some adult interaction.

8. My Mom. She watches Animal for me while I am at work. Because she is able to do this for me, I am able to have peace of mind all day. When he was a little baby I trusted her more than myself to provide what he needed. Now that I have grown as a parent, that has changed. What hasn't changed, is my believe that if he can't be with Mom or Dad there's no place better than Grandma's.

7. Costco. How could we afford to keep a well stoked home without it? I'm sure I don't know.

6. My health. The hubby and Animal (mostly the hubby) have been seriously under the weather. I on the other hand have been able to take care of them and myself. Thank you God for my health.

5. Writing. As always, whether I write a lot or a little. Whether it is read by 1 or 10 people, it provides a solace. An outlet. A peace.

4. Running. For the time alone. For the strength. For the self pride. Thank you.

3. Finding time, energy and desire to be intimate with my spouse. It's so easy for me to let this one go. I don't know why. It feels so good to keep it going. Not only physically, but mentally to feel connected and desired. It's a good thing. I don't want to lose. I just saw Hope Springs, I just don't want that to be us. Ever. Unless it's at the end of the movie...

2. Friends. All kinds. Old, new, distant, acquaintances, tweeps, and bloggy friends. They all have something to offer and I have something to give.

1. Animal. Oh, as much as he wears me out. As much as I whine and complain. As much as I joke about turning to alcohol. I wouldn't ever want to be without that cute mischievous grin. Those dimples. That curly hair. Oh how I love that little boy. Thank you Lord for blessing me. 

14 comments:

  1. Amen! This is an awesome list. Glad you're back :)

    Your #5 is amazing (I say this as a person who recently wrote the (much loved, thank goodness) post about being a comment box whore...) Good for you. You have your perspectives right.

    Sounds like your family are really close-knit and that's always lovely to hear about.

    Still impressed with the running thing. I just don't *get* it. At all! Kudos to you.

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    1. Hahaha, We all have our little things we love to do. We don't have running in common, but we do have writing in common ;)

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    2. We do indeed. Loving the community that blogging creates :)

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  2. let me second that #5 and third the 4th! (I sort of understand the running, which strikes me as 'walking...but with a purpose'*)

    Good to see you here in the little village that Considerer built.

    *no. really that made sense...inside my head...sort of lol

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    1. It made sense! I love walking too.

      This is a great little village. I appreciate getting a chance to join you all here.

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  3. #3 So very smart of you. So often, parents put the kids first and let their relationship slide. Keep it up!

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    1. A wise person once told me that the best thing I could do for my kids is to keep the relationship with my spouse strong or my son might not have his family intact. Good advice I think. :)

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  4. (from Out One Ear, i.e. outoneear.com) Alcohol was on my list this week too! I loved your Costco item too. I didn't have that on mine, but maybe I should have. I could buy alcohol in bulk there. Just kidding. I tried to comment under my blog name, but for some reason, some blogs don't have the link that works for me. Anyway, I found your FB page and liked it. I found you on Finding Ninee on the thankful blog hop and I'm hopping along with you all too. Nice to meet someone new. Have a great week. Good think you have that job you love. :-)

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    1. Lol, I almost added (on Costco) that I could never afford to keep my liquor cabinet stoked w/o it!

      I'm just now going to get to make the rounds, but this link up is awesome. Everyone's list only remind me of more things that I am/should be grateful for.

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  5. Thanks for linking up. Your love and gratitude for your family shines through in your list.

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  6. Thanks for the list, sometimes it hard with the daily grind to keep it all in perspective.

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    1. I know what you mean, that's why this link up is so great :)

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  7. I'm with Lizzi and Clark. #5 - it is such an outlet for me, too. I love the words I write, and that's why I do it. For me. Bonus if someone else likes it, too.

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