Thankful.

I’ve been inspired by the month of thanks posts several of my Facebook friends are doing, so I thought I’d join in. One for each day of the month, but all at once – just in time for Thanksgiving.

1.     I’m thankful for my family’s health. It’s easy to take that for granted, but I’m very aware that we are incredibly lucky and others are not as fortunate.

2.     I’m thankful I live in the neighborhood I live in, with many close friends. I’m sure a few would bail me out of jail if needed.

3.     I’m thankful for football. SEC football. Specifically, the Georgia Bulldogs.

4.     I’m thankful for a great job, where I’m valued and like what I do. Millions can’t say that.

5.     I’m thankful for 70 degree days in the middle of November.

6.     I’m thankful for our military – brave men and women that put it on the line for us every day.

7.     As an extension of #6, I’m thankful for freedom.

8.     I’m thankful for my 11 year old daughter, who hasn’t embraced the mean girls middle school culture and still loves to play with stuffed animals.

9.     I’m thankful for my 7 year old son, and his new found love for all things football.

10. I’m thankful for Rosemary Beach.

11. I’m thankful for our puppy, Luna, and richness a dog can bring to a family.

12. I’m thankful for Bourbon. Seriously.

13. I’m thankful for my parents and in-laws, and that they are a huge part of our kids’ lives.

14. I’m thankful for the opportunity to travel, and look forward to future adventures.

15. I’m thankful for solitary Sunday mornings with coffee and a newspaper.

16. I’m thankful that our country is coming around to the idea of marriage equality.

17. I’m thankful that on Friday, when much of the nation is shopping, I won’t be.

18. I’m thankful for our home, and how we’ve made it our own.

19. I’m thankful that, every once in a while, I see a really good movie.

20. I’m thankful for teachers.

21. I’m thankful for long runs in nice weather.

22. I’m thankful for tailgating on October afternoons.

23. I’m thankful for (kind of) lazy summers.

24. I’m thankful for babysitters.

25. I’m thankful for great music, especially if I’m hearing it live.

26. I’m thankful for incredible meals, usually with my best friend.

27. I’m thankful for baseball, especially in April.

28. I’m thankful that Kayla likes to snuggle.

29. I’m thankful that Garrett and I read Harry Potter every night.

30. And finally, I’m thankful I have a soulmate I can share everything with. My wife. My best friend.