I'm thankful for my parents and that I get to spend holidays with them. They are fun grandparents to my kids. And supportive of me.

I'm thankful for coffee, music and comfy clothes which gets me through rough days.

For Modcloth, my favorite clothing store. Ben and Jerry's core ice creams. And Paneras broccoli cheddar soup.

Oh and of course the standard that my kids are all healthy, Im always thankful for them.

Despite everything, I'm thankful for a lot.

1. My DH, for always putting our marriage first and not feeling the need to compete with BM to be the Friend Parent. For staying strong through all the shit we've endured since day one. BM started the PAS the day she found out we were engaged. The crap hasn't stopped. We're still strong. Amen.

2. My BS18. He's just such a good kid. So respectful and kind to others. He's going to school FT, taking 18 credits, and pulling a 3.8 GPA. Plus he works and pays for his car, insurance, and school-related needs on his own. He's got his shit together!

3. My wonderful family, which includes my SM of 30 years and my SF of 18 years. Every person enriches my life. And they've always embraced my DH and his kids as their own. They're very supportive with all the crap we've been through with the skids and BM.

4. I have a job that I don't love and doesn't Llow me to use all my skills, but the pay is great, the benefits are great, and I'm fully vested in retirement.

5. I have a circle of like-minded friends who always lift me up and make me laugh.

6. My uncle, who has undergone some serious health problems, is on the mend. My aunt is recovering well from her knee replacement. My grandmother is still healthy, sharp as a tack, and living on her own at 87 years old. She is my inspiration and my hero.

There's so much more, but those are the main things! And let's not forget: I'm grateful to all of you amazing, strong ladies and gents who struggle day in and day out with this awful step life but still make the time to support your fellow POWs. You rock!

Thankful skids aren't coming over for Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, they will be for Christmas. Wish it was the other way around.

Sorry, it's all I got today.

I am thankful for my husband. He works hard at his job and at home. He puts up with me (as I do him) and he backs me up 100%

I am thankful for all kids, step and bio. Each one of them can be a PITA at times but I still love them the same.

I am thankful my youngest sister just got out of a very bad situation and is now happy. (&she moved closer to me (= )

I am thankful for this site.. I haven't been here long and haven't posted much but it's nice to know I'm not alone and you gals and guys are awesome!

I am thankful for coffee and alcohol.. sometimes together.

I am thankful for Xanax. I would either be in orange or a straight jacket by now, I'm sure.

I am thankful that Thanksgiving is almost over. hhaha..

I'm thankful for my DH. He takes such good care of me, loves on me, snuggles with me when I ask. He has come a long way since we met. He was so jaded after BM, but now he is a love bug and I can't get enough of it!

I'm thankful for my family and my in-laws. I'm blessed to have wonderful peolpe in my life (even if my parents drive me crazy lol)

I'm thankful for my fur-babies. They are like my own kids lol. Coach loves to snuggle and be petted.

I'm thankful that my skids are no where near as bad as some that I've read about on here lol

I'm thankful for ST. Y'all are some wonderful people

I'm very thankful for a skid-free Thanksgiving with my DH and my family. It will hopefully alleviate the misery of the all-about-the-skid Xmas extravaganza. I'm also thankful that I have my health, a good job, and an upcoming skid-free life list vacation in March, which is going to be a surprise Xmas present for DH

I'm thankful for my family, even though we only see each other a few times a year.
I'm thankful for my children, even when I hate them all.
I'm thankful for my health, although I could do more to get healthier.
I'm thankful to have a job, despite hating it with every fiber of my being, at least I have a job.
I'm thankful for my husband. There is no if, and or but. He is by far the best thing that has ever happened to me and I am so thankful that God put him in my life.
I am thankful for my beautiful grand baby. Despite the drama that will more than likely get way worse before it gets better, she is just the most precious, beautiful little girl I have ever laid eyes on.
Thank you God for all my blessings. Thank you for the good, the bad and the ugly. I welcome it, for if it didn't exist, it would only mean that I am dead.

The Lord and all his blessings on me and my family
My DH and the fact that we are working to repair things. (fingers and toes)
My children, family, and friends,
My job, and DH's job
Who ever decided that grape juice should be fermented.
Finding ST and being able to vent with out judgement.
My therapist
All my furbabies,
The hyndai guy who worked and worked until I got my car.

I am thankful for my parents..they have been there for me whenever I needed them and raised me to be an independent adult. I am thankful for my bio-sons, they are well behaved little gentlemen and give my life purpose. I am extremely thankful for my DH. Although he's not perfect (neither am I and that's ok) he is my best friend and a great father/husband/provider. I am thankful for this site. It has been a blessing to meet so many people (although it would be nice if it was under different circumstances) that share my issues and give great advice. And not to be a butt kisser but I'm also thankful for you zero! On many of my blogs you have been right there with great advice. Sometimes, my low self esteem and issues with resentment have clouded my better judgement and maturity and you have been there to put things into perspective for me. I'm adult enough to admit that sometimes I need to be told "to put on my big girl panties" and deal with things better. I am also thankful just to be alive and live the life I do. It's not perfect but as a lot of people say "it could be worse"

I am thankful that we don't ever ever ever have to deal with BM anymore (or at least can put her on total IGNORE).

I am thankful that my DH and DS are developing a closer relationship as adults.

I am thankful that my dad didn't get killed when he slid off the road and had a tree go through the window (passenger side, thank goodness).

I am thankful that my family aren't asshats like my Inlaws.

I am thankful that SD and I are tentatively mending our relationship

I am thankful for all of my good friends I am fortunate to have

I am thankful for the great job I have, even if it drives me bonkers at times

I'm thankful for my wonderful family members who are a big part of my life. I'm especially thankful for my DD - she's the best thing that ever happened to me.

I'm thankful that I've got a great career that allows me to be financially secure and independent. It means I can provide my daughter with a nice home and everything else that she'll ever need.

I'm thankful that SD lives an hour away and only comes EOWE. I'm thankful that because of this, my husband doesn't put a lot of extra effort into seeing her outside of those weekends.

I must add.. I went to get my wine.. came back with the landlady sitting in my driveway with a $200 gift card. *tears* long backstory but we lost a lot of personal, sentimental and random items due to basement flooding. We did not have renters insurance so.. our fault these things aren't covered. She did not have to do this.

I am so thankful and at a loss for words.

I'm also thankful that we haven't heard from BM. SHE must have taken my umber off of speed dial. WOOHOO!!!!!