Veteran's Day, so I must note that I am, in fact, grateful to the sacrifices of the men and women who have fought in our wars, despite the fact that the thought of all that fighting eats a hole through my soul. I am grateful that others have gone through the horror of war so that I can be complacent and free here at home. I would be more grateful if the cost of my complacency and freedom did not have to be violence.
Sigh.
In the meantime, a dose of gratitude for the beauty of this complacent and free life I am so lucky to have.
Tonight I am grateful for a quiet day at school, only a little middle school drama to keep the day interesting.
I am grateful for a fun afternoon of swimming with the kids, for my little fish who are just taking off with their swimming more and more each time we go, for an hour playing together in the Family Place, for cardboard block castles and yoga on the mats, for peanut butter sandwiches and children being kind to one another.
I am grateful for scented candles and my fake fireplace and a cozy dog to snuggle on a snowy night.
I am grateful that my progress reports are almost done.
I am grateful for peanut butter and honey sandwiches.
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