The Fourth Day of Thankful

Tonight at dinner we each went around the table to say one thing we were thankful for today.  My dad went first, and said that he was thankful that I was pregnant and that next year there’d be 3 grandsons sitting around the table for Thanksgiving.  I managed not to cry because my brother in law promptly piped up, “Well, now Shannon’s going to have to come up with something new to be thankful for!”  But actually it reminded me of one of the things I’m most thankful right now (besides Chiquitito – but that one is sort of a given).  I’m thankful for a family that is so supportive of me and my decision to become a Single Mom by Choice.  My family has its fair share of problems, but not one single family member has ever said anything but kind and encouraging words about my plans.  And so, when it was my turn, I said just that.  And thanked my family for being so wonderful.  That’s when my 3 year old nephew, D, had to ask, “Aunt Shannon, are you thankful for me?” 

So that means that the Fourth Day of Thankful has me thankful for two things – the support of my family, and my nephew D.  And yes, I bought him that t-shirt!)