Counting My Blessings

This holiday season, remember the things that matter most. Here are 20 things to inspire gratitude.

I'm thankful for...

• Sticky kisses.
• Our nation of abundance.
• Chocolate.
• Reruns of my favorite shows.
• Loveys.
• Your child's many talents.
• Naps.
• The babysitter who is willing to come over a second time.
• The prepared food counter at the supermarket.
• Baby wipes. What would we do without them?
• The Internet. When it's 3 AM and the baby is coughing, you can quietly look up croup, and have a chat with another mom who's hovering over a sick baby.
• Videotapes or DVDs. Sometimes that 30 minutes of respite is all that stands between you and total insanity.
• Photo albums.
• Antibiotics. Imagine having to worry that every disease might turn into something life-threatening.
• Vacuum cleaners. It's nice to know you can clean the cookie crumbs and pet hair if you really wanted to.
• A king-size bed and snuggling.
• Smile, especially when your child knows he did something wrong.
• Friends who understand everything without a single word said.
• Family.
• The sublime disorder of a home full of children and laughter and love.

Remember to count your blessing and be thankful for what you do have.

Happy Thanksgiving!