When You've Got So Much to Say...

On this national day of thanks, I am thankful for:

• Airborne.
• My boys. All three of them.
• Personal lubricants.
• Six more months with some of my favorite people.
• A chance to make America better.
• Friends who help me stay strong.
• Your attention.
• My parents. For so many reasons, but mostly because they babysit my children voluntarily and don't require a safety-deposit first.
• Common ground.
• Monthly visits.
• Your support. And the fact that you listen and counsel without an ounce of judgment. Toward me anyway.
• My brother and sister. Been listening to me vent for years.
• Red velvet cake.
• Co-workers, both past and present, who are so much more than that.
• Healthy and successful pregnancies that will bring new family members to love.
• Kisses and hugs.
• Hugs and kisses.