This is Thanksgiving week here in the good ol’ US of A. There a great many things for which I am grateful. You, my dear readers, are near the top of that list. And also reaching over 1000 on FB. That’s nuts. And super awesome.
To show my appreciation, I’m giving away one purple Schoolbags for Kids backpack. If you remember, this is the bag that all three of my shorties carry. And purple is the same color that Squirt carries. Schoolbags for Kids has been gracious enough to give me one to giveaway.
This company is a-mazing. For every bag purchased, they donate a backpack full of school supplies to a child in need somewhere in the world. One Here. One There.
Education is the number one way to improve the world, improve individual’s lives, get out of poverty, you name it. Or at least I think so.
And keep them in mind for the upcoming holidays. It could be a win-win, you get a gift to give someone in your life, while sending a gift to a child in someone else’s life. Maybe get one and fill it with favorite books. Or art supplies. Or if you’re splurging, a laptop. Or obviously, as a gift all by itself.
We LOVE ours. The colors are great, the space is efficient, the quality is high.
To enter, leave a comment letting my know what you are thankful for this year. Doesn’t have to be anything big or life changing. It can be as simple as being grateful for your cup of coffee in the morning. Little things matter as much as big. Please only one entry per person. Entries accepted until 11:59pm CST on 11/24/2011. Sorry, but this is only available to US residents.
I am thankful for the people who when my daughter came out as bi, just looked at her and said “Okay” and went on loving her like they always have. No one can ask more for their child than to be surrounded by people who love you for you.
Ever so thankful for my family and friends as always but this year I’m especially thankful that I’ve been able to reconnect with my 12 year old niece and spend lots of time with her!! I’m happy to have been able to show her that at my part of the family has time for her and wants to spend time with her and watch her grow and make sure she knows she is loved. Love you Kaylee!!
Thankful for my family, friends, and that my students — despite being “low” and challenging to teach — are all good people who are astounding in their thoughtfulness and goodwill.
Thankful for my beautiful boys, always. :)
I am thankful for waking up this morning to my son’s big smile, dimples, bright eyes and my daughter’s amazing mind, laugh and ability to make a friend out of any stranger.
I am thankful that I have choices in my life and that I have the right to make the ones I feel are best for me.
I am thankful for my job, even on the days it makes me crazy.
I am grateful (everyday) for both of our daughter’s birthmothers, as without them we would never have our daughters.
I am thankful for being chosen to be a Sunday school teacher
I am thankful for my nephew, my cousin, the rest of my family, my friends, and the fact that I have never known hunger or need. And mousse. Very thankful for mousse. #curlyhairsab!tch
I am thankful for my partner and his son (my stepson), who are both open minded, well spoken individuals. I applaud my stepson’s comfort and pride in his father (who is gay), despite his shared custody with his strict, Mormon mother.
Below is a picture of us:
LtoR: Jared, Alek and Kyle (me!)
This year I am thankful to have finally met the man who I want to spend the rest of my life with. He is an amazing friend and partner and has been a better “dad” to my daughter than her own biological father. I AK so glad he has come into our lives.
This may sound really out there, but I’ve been thinking about it for a while now. What I am most thankful for is my ‘young’ family. I am so grateful that my seven year old daughter is blessed with relationships, not only with her grandparents, but great-grandparents, and even one great-great grandmother. That is something many people don’t get, and I cherish it.
I am thankful for my newborn daughter and my husband and older daughter…I feel so blessed.
I am grateful for the giving, loving nature of so many people.
I’m thankful that for all the hate in the world there seems to be even more love in the world.
I am thankful for my family and friends who are supporting my desire to go back to school even though I am sometimes stressed and not as patient with them.
I am thankful for the challenges that life has put in front of me, giving me the opportunity to show myself I’m stronger than I ever thought possible, teaching my children to act courageously in the face of adversity, and to just do what’s right in your heart no matter what. As a somewhat young (thirty-something) member of “The Sandwich Generation” I’m thankful to have found a husband who was unwaveringly supportive to move my 77 and 84 year old parents in with us and our now 5 and 7 year old sons. My position between them affords me the opportunity everyday to see life through their vulnerable eyes, and reminds me how important it is to do right by others and look out for those who maybe can’t look out for themselves. I’m thankful that I have them to teach me that valuable lesson, and that they have me to buffer them from some of the ugliness that exists in this world, even if it’s temporary.
I’m thankful to be a teacher. Really.
I’m thankful for my almost 4-year-old daughter who makes me laugh, my wife who makes me happy and my little-one-to-be-in-March for reminding me that you don’t always know what life has in store.
I am so thankful that my family is healthy.
I’m thankful for our little “Rappianne”. It took a long time and some medical help to get her, but she’s growing nicely in utero now. I’m thankful for my wonderful husband, who has been fantastic throughout the process of getting pregnant, and being pregnant. And I’m thankful for Skype, which allows us to talk to my parents at least once a week, even though we live 6,000 miles appart
I’m extremely thankful for my son and daughter. Without them, my life would have a lot less meaning. I’m also very thankful for my partner in crime, my husband.
i’m thankful for my little sister. she’s ten, i’m thirty two. needless to say watching her grow up has been one of the greatest joys of my life. she’s compassionate and caring and the sweetest coolest kid i know. every day, i am thankful.
I am thankful for awesome, amazing, with it bloggers like you!! (that was my brown noser answer) hahaa.. I am truly thankful for my happy lil’ family, three little skittles that call me Momma, and one pretty great man who calls me his wife.. wayyy lucky all around!! =)
I am thankful for Sharpie Markers. Without them, my life would be in chaos!
I’m thankful for the little things.
I am thankful for love. To give and to receive it makes everything more.
i’m thankful that strangers on the internet helped me raised almost $500 for a local prochoice fund. i’m thankful i raised almost $300 for Heifer Int’l. both were for my 40th bday. my dad donated a HUNDRED DOLLARS. i totally cried. i’m thankful my almost 18 y/o niece is already showing the signs of being an advocate for the less fortunate and stands up to bullies. i’m thankful my sister, my dad, my niece and my 2 nephews are all gorgeous, happy & healthy. i’m thankful i have food, shelter, a decent car & gas to put in it. i’m thankful for Starbucks- i’d be hateful without them.
and most of all, i’m thankful for Twitter- i went on a life-changing amazing trip this month. i’ve met the best people and made life-long friends (including you. :D) that i don’t ever want to be apart from. i could take up 100 comments worth of space of all i’m grateful, thankful and blessed for. i’ll leave it at this. :)
I am thankful for all the people that have made me who I am, from my parents and other family to friends along the way that gave me better perspective about the world and taught me to think about others’ experiences to understand people.
I’m thankful for great friends that I’ve known for almost 20 years!
I’m thankful for my family. They are supportive, funny, loving and always there. As I get older, I realize more and more that not everyone has that and it’s a shame. I would not be where I am without them.
I am grateful for clarity and grace.
I’m grateful for all the mothers (and fathers) in the world that nurture and love their children. May all children grow up with enough food, shelter and love.
I am grateful that I survived.
i am thankful my husband has a job he loves. he lost his job the monday after thanksgiving 3 years ago and life has been very up and down and we have had to move several times for jobs in that time. i know things will get better in time but for now i am thankful for the ability to send my husband off everyday to a place he feels welcomed, respected and part of a team
I am so thankful for my family. Blended and small that it is, we all support each other.