Embarrassed!

I mean really! I only made it to six things I was thankful for!!! I had really good intentions but that doesn't mean anything in the world of blogging. Everyone loses interest and moves on to people who can actually take the time to finish what they start. So here is the list that I had in my head but never blogged about. No cute photos. No creative writing. Just a list in no particular order.

1. Our "sort of" Leather Recliners: Not sure if they are really leather but I love them. One of my favorite things to do is to curl up with a blanket in my chair and watch a movie.
2. The Dishwasher
3. Dark Chocolate
4. Cell Phones
5. Computers
6. The Bible (Message Version): I like that it reads like a story. It makes it even more fun for my kids to hear it as well. This is the only book that never gets old!
7. My Job: I like having a job for obvious reasons. However, I LOVE MY JOB!! It is my passion.
8. My flat iron
9. Built in DVD in our van
10. Our families: We are blessed with families that we love and that love us!!
11. Our house
12. NICK: enough said
13. Carter: He makes me laugh and has the purest heart.
14. Emilee: She is feisty, beautiful and loves to make sure everyone else is cared for.
15. Kaden: Our little surprise but he makes our family complete. He loves his momma:) I can't imagine not having him!
16. My kids are no longer in diapers!
17. My kids can cut their own food!
18. The girls I work with everyday.
19. The girls that lead with me.
20. Josh and Lindsey: Friday nights are my favorite!!
21. Hannah and Claire: The sisters Emilee never had but always wanted. They make her so happy.
22. Sweet Tea
23. DVR
24. God: Not just the "without Him I would have nothing" kind of thankful. The "He puts up with all my crap, wants to see me change and grow, loves me no matter what, blesses me beyond measure, desires to have a relationship with all of us" kind of thankful!!

**For the other six things, view my previous posts from NOVEMBER!!! Seriously, NOVEMBER!!!! What is wrong with me?

Things I'm Thankful For #6 (In no particular order!)

I hate loose teeth. It grosses me out to see them wiggling and hanging in the mouth. If you want to see me gag and possibly throw up, show me a loose tooth. Today I'm thankful that this little lady lost her front tooth!!! Thank you Sissy for pulling it out!

Things I'm Thankful For #5 (In no particular order!)

If you know me even a little bit you will know that I love using coupons. I love to see how much I can save and what I can get for free. I pretty much refuse to pay for body wash, toothpaste, toothbrushes, or deodorant. You can almost always get these things for nothing.

This is an example of what I was able to get this week. (Thanks Lindsey for shopping with me!)

What you see is 5 body washes, 11 sample sized items (Lindsey's payment), 9 Puffs w/Vick's tissues, 4 large bags of M&M's, 7 dish soaps, 2 boxes of popcorn, 3 DayQuil sinus, 3 NyQuil sinus and the Toy Story 3 DVD. All of this only cost me $15!!

I am thankful for COUPONS:)

Things I'm Thankful For #4 (In no particular order!)

MY BED:)

Two times today I have been very thankful for my bed. One was when I woke up this morning to the beautiful sound of rain outside. That is my favorite time to be snuggled up under the covers! I could have stayed there all day if it was acceptable to do that. The second time is right now. I have had a long day and I am looking forward to laying my head down on my pillow, curling up under my big heavy blanket and going to sleep.

Things I'm Thankful For #3 (In no particular order!)

Just keeping it real. This is in my basement right now.

Why would I be thankful for this pile of laundry? A few reasons . . .

1. It reminds me of how lucky I am to have my amazing kids and husband. I'll take them dirty clothes and all.
2. It reminds me of how fortunate I am to have a washer and dryer. I could be out at a creek!
3. It makes me appreciate my husband more because now that he works from home a lot more, he actually does most of the laundry!

Things I'm Thankful For #2 (In no particular order!)

I voted today! Did you? I loved what everyone was writing on their facebook and twitter accounts as the day went on. "If you don't vote, you can't complain!"

So today, and everyday, I am thankful that I have the freedom to let my voice be heard. Does my one vote make a difference? I don't know. I do know that there are thousands of men and women right now giving up everything so that I can have the freedom to vote. I am going to honor their sacrifice and exercise this freedom each chance that I am given.

Things I'm Thankful For #1 (In no particular order!)

It has been a crazy day in the Newsome household! Plans changed for me today and I was forced to go to the grocery store after the kids went to bed. When I went outside I was smacked in the face with the reality that winter is quickly approaching. It was a brisk 42 degrees according to my van. Not really the weather for the flip flops that were on my feet! Needless to say, I was cold. As the van warmed up I realized how very thankful I was for heated seats. When my seat is turned on high it is like I am snuggled up in my recliner with my favorite quilt. I love my heated seats!

While I was thanking God for this small little luxury in my life, I was overwhelmed with all that I have to be truly grateful for. I decided that in the month of November I am going to blog about one thing that I am grateful for each day. Some might be silly, like heated seats, but there will be plenty that are serious too. Feel free to join me. What are you thankful for?