Giving Thanks

I thought this was amusing. I didn't catch the first time I looked at it that the blind guy was carrying an axe.













Well, on this Thanksgiving Eve, I was thinking about giving thanks. I have a friend who has sent out an email each day for a week leading up to Thanksgiving. Each day a new subject with an accompanying list of things she is thankful for. I realized that I hadn't focused enough on those types of things - no matter how small - and had let negativity creep it's way in. There are so many little things to be grateful for and they help give perspective to the larger things.

So here is a list, in no particular order of some of the small things I am thankful for.
the smell of the first crisp day in autumn
yoga
freshly picked apples
running
my baby's laugh
uninterrupted sleep
clean laundry
free long distance
emails from people I know, written just for me duvets
voicemails from friends and family
good ideas
My husband's smile
compliments
a good book
funny jokes/comics
sincerity
a new blanket of snow
a smiling cashier
anything baby blue
cheese
apple pie
office supplies
and many many more.....
Too many to write and some too personal to share. I will be more grateful and remind myself that things are always much better than we realize. Life is good. Share it and be happy. Happy Thanksgiving!
(What are some little things you are grateful for?)