After my post earlier this week about Mike’s Pandemic Gardening Project, which delved into the very modern problem of House Envy (i.e. wondering why you can’t turn your home into a Pinterest Board in 30 seconds like all the DIY home designers on Tiktok), I thought we might all need a reality check and a moment of gratitude. At least I know, I DO.
I’ll start.
1) I am grateful my family is healthy.
2) I am grateful that we do not want for food or shelter.
3) I am grateful my husband can cook.
4) I am grateful for the flexibility of my job.
5) I am grateful that I have a close relationship with both my mom and my dad.
6) I am grateful for all the progress that Harlow is making in her new school.
7) I am grateful that Mazzy is such a cool, confident kid.
8) I am grateful that the pandemic helped me re-prioritize and spend more time at home with my kids.
9) I am grateful for morning coffee on my swing with Frankie.
10) I am grateful for good friends who stuck around even when our lives used to be so busy and unavailable. I now understand more clearly how valuable those relationships are.
11) I am grateful for this community. You all have shown me so much kindness.
I am grateful I retained permanent work from home status which has given me a much better work life balance.
I am grateful for my family's health.
I am grateful for personal finance lessons at a young age and years of savings so when my husband lost his job during the pandemic (5 weeks before my daughter was born of course) I didn't have to worry (too much) and we've still been able to take a family vacation in the last year.
I am grateful my daughter got into a young 2s program starting in January to give my stay at home husband some time to focus on his goals again.
I'm grateful to wake up to beautiful fall Michigan sunrises these mornings :)
I’m grateful that Covid brought my family closer together - my relationships with my young adult children, my husband, my parents and siblings are all closer and better quality than pre-pandemic.
I’m grateful that I moved to my dream home (but a fixer upper none the less!) last year - a lifestyle change that was long overdue.
I’m grateful for quality engagement like this in my “news feed”
Such a great list. I second everything. I’m beyond grateful that all three of my kids are vaccinated and had a beautiful start to the new school year. Two in college and one in 7th grade. ❤️
I'm grateful for this forum. You are always so positive. I love reading biographies and personal blogs. I am fascinated by other people's lives...not envious. I'm a single mom who just bought my first home. For so long I wanted to be here I'm going to just enjoy it and be content where I am for now.
I'm grateful for my parents who were born to be parents. I have a sister who is my everything. I love my brothers, nephews and sister in law. I love my boyfriend and am grateful that we have the same life goal. I also turned him into a cat person. Grateful for our adorable cats. We both have jobs and we were very lucky that we were able to work through the pandemic. We are also fortunate that we have a home where we can have friends over. I am also grateful that I am almost through the first season of Manifest. I'm actually enjoying it. This is my second time around watching season 1. I couldn't finish it when it actually aired on TV.
I am grateful I found the courage to leave an abusive marriage.
I am grateful to have found a second chance at love (that is safe).
I am grateful my oldest child found his way into recovery and has been sober for two years.
I am grateful I have children who have never experienced life without food or utilities.
I am grateful for my parents who I know tried their best and while they couldn’t provide at all times they never lacked on giving love.
I am grateful I finally came to realize love was something I deserved. From a partner and from myself.
I am grateful for the health of myself and others.
And I’m grateful that I finally feel like I’m in the drivers seat of my own life. No longer trapped or stuck.
I am grateful I retained permanent work from home status which has given me a much better work life balance.
I am grateful for my family's health.
I am grateful for personal finance lessons at a young age and years of savings so when my husband lost his job during the pandemic (5 weeks before my daughter was born of course) I didn't have to worry (too much) and we've still been able to take a family vacation in the last year.
I am grateful my daughter got into a young 2s program starting in January to give my stay at home husband some time to focus on his goals again.
I'm grateful to wake up to beautiful fall Michigan sunrises these mornings :)
I’m grateful my 30 week preterm granddaughter is thriving at almost 9 months.
Im grateful for my son, daughter and son in law.
I’m grateful for health for both myself and my family.
I’m grateful for food wealth and my new home closer to my granddaughter to be her babysitter.
I’m grateful for a 40 year career in teaching that I loved that also provided for my retirement.
I’m grateful for extended family and friends.
I'm grateful I've gotten to work from home my daughter's entire first year.
I'm grateful for proactive teachers trying to get my son the help he needs to thrive in school.
I'm grateful for my tiny yard, the butterflies making use of the butterfly garden, and the way that digging in the dirt makes me feel.
I'm grateful I can cook and bake which makes this whole new celiac thing less of burden.
I'm grateful my husband keeps trying to do more and be better.
I’m grateful that Covid brought my family closer together - my relationships with my young adult children, my husband, my parents and siblings are all closer and better quality than pre-pandemic.
I’m grateful that I moved to my dream home (but a fixer upper none the less!) last year - a lifestyle change that was long overdue.
I’m grateful for quality engagement like this in my “news feed”
I'm grateful that I'm part of your family
Such a great list. I second everything. I’m beyond grateful that all three of my kids are vaccinated and had a beautiful start to the new school year. Two in college and one in 7th grade. ❤️
1. I am grateful for my health.
2. I am grateful for my family near and far.
3. I am grateful for my teaching career of 18 years but even more grateful that I was able to quit last year to help with remote school.
4. I am grateful for the opportunity to pivot my work into something new.
5. I am grateful for an apartment in the city and a house in the Catskills.
6. I am grateful for books, animals, my silly little boys and beauty in nature.
7. I am grateful for amazing neighbors who helped so much during these past tricky years.
8. I am grateful my family doesn't have to worry about money.
9. I am grateful for friendships of 30 years.
10. I am grateful for people who can help others rise up!
I’m thankful for my home. We’ve been here just over a year. It’s our first mortgage.
I’m thankful for the apple trees, peach tree, and blueberry bushes we have planted.
I’m thankful for my sweet and salty husband, and my two loving and creative and hilarious girls.
I’m thankful that my girls are getting a solid education.
I’m thankful for books, music, birds, candles, and coffee.
I’m thankful for friends, faith and extended family.
I’m thankful for creative outlets.
And, I’m thankful for Ilana and all of my internet community.
I'm grateful for this forum. You are always so positive. I love reading biographies and personal blogs. I am fascinated by other people's lives...not envious. I'm a single mom who just bought my first home. For so long I wanted to be here I'm going to just enjoy it and be content where I am for now.
I'm grateful for my parents who were born to be parents. I have a sister who is my everything. I love my brothers, nephews and sister in law. I love my boyfriend and am grateful that we have the same life goal. I also turned him into a cat person. Grateful for our adorable cats. We both have jobs and we were very lucky that we were able to work through the pandemic. We are also fortunate that we have a home where we can have friends over. I am also grateful that I am almost through the first season of Manifest. I'm actually enjoying it. This is my second time around watching season 1. I couldn't finish it when it actually aired on TV.
I'm grateful that the pandemic did not affect our job security.
I'm grateful that my kids are healthy and (I hope!) happy.
I'm grateful that my husband enjoys cooking.
I'm grateful for the technology that allows my parents and in-laws to remain close to my kids and us despite living half a country away.
I'm grateful that I lucked into a career that uses my strengths, is interesting, and pays reasonably well.
Love this. I’ll try this with my 7yo too, he’s been on a negative stint lately.
I am grateful for each day I’m given.
I am grateful for my health, my family’s health and my parents health.
I am grateful for my job that is flexible enough so I can work from home and stay with my 6 month old.
I am grateful that my husband is able to work from home as well so we both have a hand at watching the baby and running the house.
I am grateful to have food every day, a warm place to live with clean running water.
Writing this out made me see how blessed I am and it puts things into perspective. Just wish I can help my son see it as well.
I am grateful for Zoom so I can continue attending social events like my book clubs.
I am grateful that I am not a part of this community!
I am grateful for my current Decluttering project.
I am grateful that I live in a nice neighborhood with my family.