here on Clay Pit Creek...

I'm thankful for Skype. I'm thankful for the oharas I'm thankful for sushi, New Years, and new beginnings and fresh starts.

I'm thankful for John and Barbara. I'm thankful for the gym. I'm thankful for flannel sheets on cold mornings!

I'm grateful for rainy,windy nights and a nice warm fire. I'm grateful for Madelie readingaloudto herself. I'm grateful that Alan got the car after the movie and spared us the walk in the raw weather.

I am grateful for an easy Christmas at my house where everyone behaved. I am grateful for Madeline's "Santa knows me! He really knows me!" I'm grateful for waffles and blueberry compote, christmas crackers, and Jennifer.

I'm grateful we are home today! I'm grateful for character. I'm grateful or a good nights sleep. If I could change my life I would: Move...live in Spain or South America or somewhere with a slower pace. Not worry about money. Fix the stereo in my car, listen to my music. If I can't move, how can I have a slower pace here? No rt 35. Center myself in red bank. More yoga.

I'm grateful my dad is doing ok. I'm grateful for Rocky's Song! I'm grateful for Madeline's hugs and smiles and dances and songs and kisses. I'm grateful for the train. I'm grateful for funny people who make me laugh. I'm grateful for all my friends. I'm grateful for leftovers. Things I can do to feel better... Exercise Take a walk tomorrow Take five minutes to meditate on the word HEAL Wear something pretty

I'm grateful for Mrs. Browne. I'm grateful for little gifts under the tree. I'm grateful for early morning quiet and coffee. I'm grateful for unexpected gift cards! I'm grateful for Madeline smelling o deliciously last night, after her tub.

I'm grateful for flannel sheets. I'm grateful for lunches with friends. I'm grateful or indie bookstores. And the nice cashier At AC Moore.

I'm grateful for rainy nights. I'm grateful for little girls who conga through the halls. I'm grateful for Miss Aimee, because she is so sweet and fun. I'm grateful for Madeline and her guitar and Taylor Swift! I'm grateful for every minute of every day. Thank you God, for not giving me more than I can bear.

I'm so thankful that Madeline is alive, and that it wasn't our school. I'm thankful for the wonderful weekend we had together. I'm thankful we could make cookies with nana. I'm thankful for a fab dinner Friday night. I'm thankful that I have the determination to do things and aim to change the world. I'm thankful for a fire and eggnog and a snoring Sadie and Alan on the couch. The whole world is sleeping.

I'm grateful for my blankets and coffee and having a hideaway morning. I'm grateful for that elf. I'm grateful for sleeping late. I'm grateful for new friends.

I'm grateful for real apologies from my little girl. I'm grateful for words of wisdom from people I respect. I'm grateful for days in bed!

I'm thankful for Christmas lights. I'm thankful for friends who live nearby. I'm thankful for a husband who does listen to me. I'm thankful for the clubhouse at the shoprite. I'm thankful for peppermint mochas. I'm thankful for my mom sending the peace sign bedding early. I'm thankful for a good nights sleep!

I'm thankful for my mistakes, they help me to learn. I'm thankful for sauce in a jar. I'm thankful that I am Maddie's favorite thing in the world.