The ABC's of Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving! 26 things I'm thankful for this year:

A: Apples, because when Little Man sees the red fruit and says "Aaaaaa-pull" it always makes me smile.

B: My Baby boy, and his beautiful smile and infectious giggle. He is my sunshine.

C: Fat Cat, and the sweet memories I have of him. I miss that kitty every day.

D: My Dad. It can get hard this time of year, because I miss him--but I do my best to keep his spirit alive by being a merry little elf, just like he was during the holidays.

E: The Elephants at the zoo. I really like them. Did you know that elephants mourn when another elephant dies? Pachaderm love.

F: French fries.

G: Godparents, both Little Man's and my own. They're always there.

H: Baby hugs. We've just started getting them and they are the BEST THING EVER.

I: My Inlaws. Today I watched four generations--Great Grandma E, Papaw, Husband and Little Man--watching football with the same expression on their face. LOVE it.

J: The awesome way my Husband can juggle.

K: Kings and queens and fairy tales.

L: Our Living room, which Husband just rearranged for us and is filled with fun toys for Little Man, a comfy couch and lots of love.

M: My Mom. Some days, I would simply be a hot mess if it weren't for her.

N: New friends.

O: Old friends.

P: Pepsi.

Q: Quick drying nail polish. Because what mother of a whirlwind toddler has time to sit still and let her nails dry?

R: Watching Little Man Run on his chubby little legs.

S: My partner in crime, my better half, my GPS and my sense of direction: My Spouse. I love him, and I don't know what I would do without him.

T: Transformers and Trucks, two of Little Man's favorite things.

U: "Up": Little Man's most often used word.

V: Little Man's red vest. Its all puffy and when he wears it he's so cute I just want to attack him with kisses.

W: My writing, and the support I get from my family to pursue my dreams.

X: Extra special surprises that happen during the holidays. I still believe in Santa. Do you?

Y: Yummy holiday food: pumpkin bread, turkey, cinnamon buns...

Z: The zoo. It's been my favorite haunt since I went to the city for college. I used to take kids I baby-sat for there and daydream about the day I would bring my own child. Check!