I notice a ton of people (actual weight may vary) posting daily about different things they are thankful for. I think that is great. Perhaps it helps people put things into perspective.. love what you have .. not what you want sort of thing.. I have lots of traits.. some good.. some vile.. but I like to think that I am gracious and appreciative. I know.. seems odd coming from me.. but I was raised to say thank you, appreciate when people do things for you.. etc.. Here is where it gets sticky.. You guys know my focus is limited.. so the thought of doing a daily thing for a month is .. well.. frankly.. daunting.. and sounds boring.. So I am going to knock out a bunch right here.. I am going to skip the obvious.. health.. other crap like that... BORING.. If I skip anyone.. it is NOT intentional. So... I guess it sucks for you because either.. it slipped my mind.. which does NOT mean I am not thankful and appreciative.. it just means that it slipped my widdle head for a moment.. OR... it could mean.. that I am in no way appreciative of you and you suck. Moving on.
I am thankful for my family.. Thankful for two girls who bring me joy and happiness... Never has being so stressed out about two human beings been such a thing I welcome. Both so different but yet bring me an insane amount of goodness to my life.
Thankful for my wife, Rachel... a patient woman.. no doubt.. As different as we are, the partnership has held fast.. One of the few people I can rely on to be straight with me regardless of the level of discomfort. Not a lot of people like that anymore. I am more than sure that I do not appreciate you as much as you deserve. You are truly the glue to the household. Love you and thank you.
The Crye's.. my family down the street. I appreciate you guys more than you know. Seeing you guys every weekend gives me something to look forward to.
The Luna's.. my family in the worst city in America.. Don't get to see you guys enough.. Still very important to me. Damn shame we don't see you more.
My parents.. Hey.. without you.. I wouldn't be here.. I still don't see how in the hell you guys ever hooked up.. probably never will. But, together or apart, I could always count on you guys.. I appreciate you both more than you guys know.. As I have grown into adulthood and gotten into the whole parenthood thing.. I see how much you guys truly did for me.. Thank you.
My Kick Ass Parents-in-laws.. I truly love these folks.. Howard.. you have taught me so much about how to take care of my family and things around the house. Nancy.. you give of yourself to your family in inspiring and selfless ways. I am so thankful for you both.
My Boss.. I know.. strange.. but I am thankful for Larry.. though he is insane, excitable, and maddening at times.. he is honestly.. a hell of a boss. He is one of the most generous people I have met... always taking in stray people and trying to make their life better.. Hell.. he is a better man about that than I am.. When I am ready to shut the book on a person, he keeps it open to see if they can pull themselves out of the pit. Dude has a ridiculous soft side.
My NorthEast Contingency.. You guys crack me up even when y'all don't mean to. Good peeps up there.
My Minions.. I am not sure if you guys know it.. but I am very thankful for you.. because frankly.. I need you. I am a bright person who has a lot of good things going for him.. but I am LOST without people to do some stuff for me.. Seriously.. I am still amazed each and every day that you guys do stuff for me without complaint and that you GENUINELY don't mind doing it. I am not sure why you guys choose to follow me and take care of me.. but I think it is kick ass and I certainly want you to keep up the good work. I love you guys and gals and hope you know that this undeserving overlord would certainly drop everything to help one of you lil guys out, too. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
Saving the best for last. I am thankful to God. Yeah.. None of this would have been possible without him. He has always known when to lift me up.. and when to humble my proud ass.. All the things I am thankful for.. he helped bring to me. Thank you, God.
