It's that time of ...

The house is mostly decorated, the smell of pumpkin bread is drifting through the house and as usual I am too tired to even enjoy it all. As Thanksgiving approaches here is my list of things I am thankful for:

I am thankful that the Stone Soup feast for my students is OVER!

I am thankful that the pie sale is OVER and all pies have been distributed!

I am thankful that the computer that stored all of my grades for the first two quarters of the year and ALL my report cards crashed last Thursday and CANNOT be fixed. The hard drive cannot be repaired! My grades can't not be found! I get to re-enter everything including report cards...word for word!

I am thankful that both of my children are healthy and loved by their parents.

I am thankful that I can pay for my house, cars and well being of my family.

I am thankful that Grandpa Cookie and Grandma Hot Shot are still with us.

I am thankful for Braelyn's first Santa picture.

I am thankful that Mike didn't kill Talladega when she stole his pizza off his plate when he wasn't looking.

I am thankful that my friend Karen in once again entertaining the idea of moving back here.

I am thankful that Mike has made it for a year at WYOMING MACHINERY.

I am thankful that the Christmas lights have not blown off the roof.

I am thankful for all of my family.

I am thankful that I have a job.

I am thankful I only have to eat turkey twice a year! (I really don't like it!)

I am thankful that Weight Watchers is still working in my life. (I would be more thankful if it worked more quickly!)

I am thankful that we still have two months without Obama in the White House.

I am thankful that it takes only $30 to fill my Yukon!!!!!!!

But most of all I am thankful for 5 days off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!