Last
week I decided I was going to try the “Ten
Things of Thankful” linkup co-hosted by A Fly on our (Chicken Coop) Wall,
Considerings, Finding Ninee, Getting Literal, I can say mama, I Want Backsies,
Rewritten, Steps into Parenthood, Thankful Me, The Wakefield Doctrine.
I
was a little frazzled what with hosting our family’s Thanksgiving dinner so I
cut a few corners and reposted last year’s Thanksgiving Thankful post. I know.
What can I say??? The pressure got to
me.
So
this week I knew I had to come up with some really, really thankful stuff. Just
so you know…I do not work well under pressure.
Anyway…here
goes.
1.
I
am thankful for my sister who makes THE BEST devilled eggs on earth!! What???
You beg to differ?? Well you would be wrong. Go ahead. Try one and dare to tell
me they are not THE BEST!!!
2.
I
am thankful for turkey leftovers because they always taste better the next day
(especially when you cooked the original dinner).
3.
I
am thankful for Riley who at 19 wants to share his feelings/emotions (I WILL BE
WHINING! and let us not forget “I WILL BE ANGRY!”) with me over and over and *sigh* over again.
4.
I
am thankful for not getting sick very often. I have a terrible man cold at the
moment. I admit it. I am miserable. Enough said.
5.
I
am thankful for my friend Lori who lets me travel 45 minutes each way in order
to have Riley shelve books for an hour in her school’s library. :)
Seriously…I really appreciate her. I was looking for ways to fill
Riley’s days with meaningful work now that he is finished school and she came
through for us. Thank you Lori!!!
6.
I
am thankful for Kleenex. 3 Ply. With Lotion. See number 4 for further
explanation.
7.
I
am thankful for Facebook. It was my birthday last week and although I do not celebrate
my birthday any more…I felt extra special to have so many IRL and virtual
friends leaving me greetings. Do you think anybody would notice if I changed my
birth date to next Wednesday?!? ;P
8.
I
am thankful for nose spray. Too much information?!? I get it. I swore I would
never, EVER use the stuff. Again…see number 4 for further explanation.
9.
I
am thankful for Costco’s great customer service. I needed to return a couple of
items I bought in the summer and could not locate the bill. The tags were still
on. They took them back for a full refund.
10.
I
am thankful for naps. Speaking of which…catch ya later.
I hope your nap was lovely! I discovered nasal spray a few years ago and wondered why in the world I never used it before. I have tried to convince the children of it's amazing decongestant powers, but they remain unwilling to give it a go. They are totally missing out.
ReplyDeleteIt's taken me 50 years to finally give it a try and even though it does have amazing powers...I am not at all thrilled to use it. :)
DeleteI LOVE that Riley is shelving books. I was a library helper after school in elementary school and was so proud to be a part of it! I a a huge fan of deviled eggs but rarely make them as it seems like too much work for me. Are deviled eggs a traditional part of your Thanksgiving?
ReplyDeleteRiley seems to be enjoying it (ie. he's not balking). :)
DeleteDeviled eggs have become a tradition at ALL family dinners now. We ALL love them! I'm like you, it seems like waaaay too much work to make. Thankfully my sister doesn't seem to mind!
excuse me, Lizzi? (from the Y Chrome Contingent), can I say, 'Ewww!'
ReplyDeletethank you
glad to see you here this week, no the things about pressure... though I have convinced myself of the opposite... I write best at the last minute (of course, that I am catching up on Saturday Comments on Sunday afternoon has no bearing on the matter).
ReplyDeletelol
Wow...good for you! I hear you on catching up on comments/reading. :)
DeleteI totally agree on the nose spray and lotion tissues, they make a cold at least a little more bearable.
ReplyDeleteBarely. Can you tell I'm not coping very well?!? Haahaa!
DeleteHaahaa....I WANT that revolutionary COLDSTOPPER!!! STAT!!! Sorry Clark.
ReplyDeleteDeviled eggs are at every one of our family gatherings, too. My mom and I are the only ones who makes them, but everyone eats them. No joke, two dozen will be gone within 3 minutes of the container being opened. Wish we lived closer and could have a contest. :)
ReplyDeleteNasal spray, huh? It just sounds so...counterproductive to put MORE liquid in your nose. And gross. and uncomfortable. But it works? Maybe I'll give it a try, if I ever get a cold again. Crossing my fingers I don't. Ever.
Happy Belated Birthday!!
We only have half your crew...I can only imagine how quickly 2 dozen would be devoured!!!
DeleteNasal spray is definitely gross, uncomfortable and gives "some" comfort. Desperate times call for desperate measures I'm afraid. :(
Thanks!
I love turkey leftovers--maybe you should try turkey soup to help that cold. Hope you're feeling better soon.
ReplyDeleteGlad that your son has found meaningful work.
Costco's return policy is wonderful!
Too bad I threw away the carcass. :(
DeleteGotta love Costco on so many levels!
I'm not sure that it would take a Y chromosome to find that whole idea pretty icky...still I do hope you feel better soon. And happy birthday! who stops celebrating birthdays what's that about?
ReplyDeleteI once stuck a tampon in a dripping faucet and it worked like a charm. I think you're onto something, Lizzi. TAMPONS, CLARK, TAMPONS, TAMPONS, TAMPONS.
ReplyDeleteThe BEST part about turkey dinners are the leftovers! We make a bucket of gravy when we roast a turkey, because you only get one shot to make that with the drippings you have.
ReplyDeleteI haven't had a full-blown cold (great, I've just jinxed myself) in over a year and a half. When I get one, though, I always name it after the person (usually a preschool student) who gave it to me.
Have you tried a nettie pot? I have the same thing in squirt bottle form, and it works fairly well at breaking stuff (THAT'S SNOT, CLARK) up and getting it out of your head. It's not much fun to do, though.
Hope you feel better soon!
Thanks Dyanne...I think I will suffer out loud. That nettie pot sounds awful!!!!! ;P
DeleteOK, the list was fabulous, but the song reference was my favorite part. Love me some Queen...thanks for sharing it in addition to the list! :)
ReplyDeleteYea for Queen!!!!!
DeleteHaahaa...this has taken on another life of its own! Definitely an icky factor Zoe. I've also reached the age where I may start counting backwards. ;P
ReplyDeletelol I love this!! (and Queen!)
ReplyDelete:)
I like to think I'm pretty positive but this thankful stuff is REALLY hard to come up with. ;P
DeleteNose spray is essential when you have a cold! I always use it because I found out that I do not feel that sick anymore when my nose is not stuffed.
ReplyDeleteWhat are deviled eggs?
As much as I hate having to use nose spray...it really does do the trick! Nothing worse than a stuffed up head. :(
DeleteDeviled eggs? Here's a link for you: http://allrecipes.com/recipes/appetizers-and-snacks/deviled-eggs/
They are sooooo tasty as long as you like eggs. :D
Hmm... would love to have some now! Thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteColds are awful. Naps are awesome. Hope you feel well again soon!
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