QOTD - A Reply To The Thankful One

The 'What Are You Thankful For' QOTD appeared to be aimed at those celebrating Thanksgiving, so I ignored it. The questions stuck in my head though and I have found myself wondering just what I am thankful for over the last few days.

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I am thankful all my children and my siblings' children are healthy

I am thankful that when S was hit by a car a few years back, that all he did was bounce on the bonnet and then over the roof of the car then jump right up when he hit the tarmac. I had had such a bad feeling when he left for school that day, and the phone call I got about it made my heart shrivel. The driver who hit him had a massive dent in her bonnet and all he got was some bruising and grazes - he was a lucky boy that morning.
(The driver stopped, asked if he was alright, expressed remorse that she'd been doing over 40mph in a 30 mph zone, she was late getting the kids to school etc - then drove off without leaving her details - the witnesses were too worried about my boy to get them, which is all good. I personally hope the bill for the bonnet was great and that she learnt not to speed anymore)

I am thankful that when my children are deeply moody, I can still remember that they are incredibly witty and funny and that quirkiness will soon come back.

I am thankful that the one grandparent I got to know was as loving as any grandmother should be and that even though I lost her too soon, that her memory is still burned inside me for all time.

I am thankful that I know my family and extended love me - some of them have been fiercely protective of me when I was with the children's father - I should have listened, but then I wouldn't have my kids.

I am thankful that the twins were not only non identical, but the same sex. Being the twin brother of the only girl out of four could have been tough.

I am thankful that seem to remember the things they have been taught about respect and manners for a majority of the time. It's a sad state of affairs when you are surprised every time someone compliments you on their good behaviour and use of P's and Q's - everyone should be like that anyway.

I am thankful that I got to meet KT - although he annoys the heck out of me at times, the comfy times are good and the good times are just brilliant.

I am thankful that the kid's dad didn't have the bottle to go through with any of his death threats - though he scared the heck out of me for more than two years.

There are other things, but this blog would kinda go on forever if I sat here typing down everything I though of, so that's all folks!