The world has a lot of chaos. There is crime, despair and and political discord. It seems that we cannot even have a conversation with loved ones sometimes, as we are all divided. There have been some really long and difficult days.

Yet there is so much to be thankful for, each one of us can find at least 10 things to be thankful. Even if they are silly to others.

1. My eldest came home for our annual camping trip
2. That it is a 3 day weekend. I have 3 days I don’t have to get up at the ass crack of dawn
3. Bridget only has a two week summer break, unlike typical students
4. Bridget’s summer break is officially over and she is back in school
5. My nephew will finally be stationed in the same time zone as me for a while
6. My newborn great nephew is gaining weight and doing a good job of staying out of the hospital
7. My great niece is fulfilling her grandmother’s revenge and being a typical if VERY active 2 year old
8. My friends that plan a girls trip and do not hesitate to understand Bridget might need to attend
9. My husband that makes sure we are a couple first and parents second
10. That friend (you know who you are) that seems to always text me right when I need it

And, for an 11th thing to be thankful for…this moment in August when I realized Bridget was fighting catatonia and winning

Even if it means I have to create a 99 Restaurant budget for her strawberry daiquiris!