Giving Thanks!

Giving Thanks!

I have seen where some people are taking everyday to say what they are thankful for. I decided to write it all up at once.

Day 1 - Thankful to have see another year!
Day 2 - Thankful for such a great mom! She is a phenomenal woman! She was always there when I needed her growing up. She went back to school and became a nurse. I am so proud of her for all she has done. I know I didn’t turn out the way she would have wanted but she’s always there for me! I love you Mom!
Day 3 - Thankful for a place to call home. I hope to soon, well one day own a home!
Day 4 - Thankful for my son, Deion. He is such a great kid! He is an excellent athlete and is great in math! He is also a great artist! He draws some awesome pictures! He is gonna grow up and make me proud I know it!! He is also a great big brother to his siblings, even if they fight a lot!
Day 5 - Thankful for D.J. our little professor!! He’s such a great reader and loves to learn. He also loves to write. Hes always writing me the cutest little stories!! I am hoping he’s gonna be a doctor or something, well probably not a doctor since he can’t the sight of blood but I know he will do something great with his life!
Day 6 - Thankful for Brayden, yes even his lil bad self! He certainly a handful but I just can’t help but love him! He’s the middle child and some people say they are always the troublemakers! He has calmed down a bit and I am sure when he’s in school he will be calmer! He loves to learn and loves music and dancing! He’s gonna be my break dancer, rapper!
Day 7 - Thankful for Mariah, my munchkin /mommy’s baby. She is the oldest of the twins, even if it only a few seconds. Yes they were born in the same minute but she surely takes on the role of Big sister! She’s the boss lady of all them! Daniel says she’s a lot like me, which is fine by me. That only means she not gonna take anyone’s crap and be able to take care of herself. She’s loves to color and play-doh. She says when she grows up she wants to be a construction worker so she can drive a crane! That’s my girl!! Don’t ask me why, but I think it hilarious!!!
Day 8 - Thankful for Marissa! She’s daddy’s baby and such a princess! She’s is the quiet more reserved one. She’s the quietest of all them but don’t let that fool ya, if you mess with her she will take matters into her own hands!! She’s gonna be a veterinarian, I am sure because she just loves animals. Every stray dog she sees she wants to take it home!
Day 9 - Believe it or not I am thankful for my husband. Yes, we have had some rough times but have had many, many great ones as well. He accepts me for the way I am even when I am being a royal bitch and yes I can be! He loves me no matter how fat I am, if I have my hair fixed or not, and has blessed me with four beautiful kids. Also, when we met Deion had just turned 3 and he taken on the role of Dad. He didn’t have to but he has and I am so thankful that he loves him like he’s his own. We have been together for 8 years and been married for almost 3 years. It hasn’t always been the best times but we have overcame everything so far. Everyone has problems in a relationship and a marriage takes work, and I am willing to work for my family and my husband.
Day 10 - Thankful for all the people who have or are serving in out armed forces. Without them, our country wouldn’t be the same. My dad was a Marine, he served his country and that makes me proud! I also have several people in my family who have or are currently serving in the United States Navy. Thank you to all for what you have done for this great country!!
Day 11- Thankful for Heather, we have been friends for 20 years! And even though we have had some rough times we always seem to work it out and get through it all! All the late night creeping, the trips to H-town and Cleveland, through 7 kids between us, many men, and some wild times we have managed to stay friends. I don’t know how she tolerates me but she does and I am thankful for her even though I don’t tell her enough! She’s a great friend and a great mom! I hope we are friends for the rest of our lives!
Day 12 - Thankful for this nice big comfy bed I am about to sleep in!! J
Day 13 - Thankful for my great friends! I have many friends in my life but only a few “true” friends. And although I don’t get to see them or talk to them as much I’d like they know I am here for them and they are there for me as well. And even if they live only a few miles away or several hundred I am still glad to be able to call them my friends!
Day 15 - Thankful for chocolate!! I don’t know who actually came up with chocolate(something for me to Google) but I am glad they did. Nothing makes your terrible day better like some great chocolate. Or makes your cold day warmer like some hot chocolate!! Thanks!
Day 16 - Thankful to be healthy, overweight but healthy!!
Day 17 - Thankful for my van. Yes it may seem like a hoopty, clunker to some, but its mine! I own it. It gets me where I need to go and back and that’s all that matter to me!!
Day 18- Thankful for air conditioning!! Living in TX its something to be grateful for!! Even if its 49 when you wake up, its hot as heck by noon!!
Day 19 - Thankful to have known my dad. I didn’t know him until I was sixteen . There were many times when we butted heads but that’s because we are both ornery and stubborn but we can’t help it, it’s the Campbell blood. He taught me many things to do and also things not to do. You never realize how much someone means to you til they are gone. I wish I had spent more time with him especially when he was sick so I could learned more about him. I am grateful to have known him and thankful to know I will see him again one day.
Day 20 - Thankful for a nice cold drink. Would love to have one right about now! So when we going out ladies??

Day 21- Thankful for good old music. I am a music lover as I listen to all kinds of music. You can always throw on some pop/hip hop and get your booty shaking!! Always a great stress reliever!! Or put on some Beethoven or Bach and relax. Always soothes me! Or when you’re feeling snazzy throw on some Marvin Gaye or Al Green. Or on those days when your feeling a lil different slap on some country or even some great rock n roll!! I love that I can listen to whatever music I am in the mood for that day!

Day 22- Weird as it may I am thankful to have the ability to walk and be as mobile as I can. I think sometimes we all take advantage of the smallest things and to me being able to walk and do as I please is such a great thing to be thankful for. I know I am not in the best shape but I am a work in progress!

Day 23- To day I am SO thankful to be in a safe home and finally be done moving!! Now to unpack all the boxes and get settles in!!

Day 24- Today I am thankful for my kids kindred spirits. We saw a group of homeless people today under an overpass and the kids were all asking questions. I mean its an almost everyday thing we see but today they asked questions. “How do they eat thanksgiving dinner,” and “ How do they stay warm?” I tried to explain but they all were interrupting me. Mariah says, can you make them dinner and bring it to them? I know they would love your food?” and Brayden says “we can bring them some blankets!” I am so surprised that they are so loving and unjudging. This year I am going to find somewhere to volunteer and see about them helping because I am want them generous hearts to continue to grow!

Day 25- Today is Thanksgiving and I am thankful for great family and friends to celebrate with. Had a great day and despite several people missing from the table this year we know they were there in spirit .

Day 26- Thankful for late night deals on Thanksgiving Day so I didn’t have to do Black Friday today!!

Day 27- Thankful for Christmas lights!! They are so pretty and cant wait to take the kids to look at them. Ssshh its really for me and them!! I love them!!

Day 28- Thankful for my mom’s husband, Danny. I am so glad my mom found someone that she can love and loves her back. He is a great guy and treats my mom so great. They are like two peas in a pod. They have been together for almost ten years and I have never seen them fight! I guess what they say is true the thirs times a charm!! **wink, wink** I really do think Danny is a great guy and glad he’s in mine and my mom’s life!!

Day 29- Thankful for all the great authors out there. I get lost in my book sometimes and wish I could read more. You can journey anywhere in a book without having to leave the sofa. I love television and movies as well but a book is just so much more. More detail and you can even feel more emotion in a book.

Day 30- Today the final day of November but I am going to give thanks everyday!! I am most thankful for life as chaotic and weird and wild as it may be I am thankful for it. I am not the greatest person in the world but I do love my life and would change some things in it but I am thankful for what I do have. Because I know, it could much worse than it is and things always get better and the only way they get better is if you, yourself make them better and I am trying. So I love it and if no one else likes it, tough!! Its my life and I love it!! J