I'm not going to completely bypass Thanksgiving and skip straight to Christmas.  No way.  It is, after all, my second favorite holiday! 

Here are a few things I am thankful for...

My husband...he's taught me all about True Love and patience. 

My children...they've taught me more about patience...but I'm thankful for every thing they do and are.

My mother and my sister...for being the strongest women I know....even when they think they're not

My sister-in-law...who has raised some awesome teenagers who are the best Role Models I could ask for for my children. 

My niece and nephews-for being as awesome as they are.

My MIL...for her generosity. 

E & M...Oh my goodness.  I couldn't ask for better friends.  

Chocolate and coffee and TV and Netflix and video games and L'Oreal and my crappy ipod and all of the other material things that make up my days...