42 Things I am Grateful for

As it is my birthday on Thanksgiving this year, I thought I would write a list of all the things I am grateful for. As I turning 42..this seemed like the appropriate stopping point.

1) I am grateful for my husband, who introduced me to avocado and pate, and I have never looked back.
2) I am grateful to my 5 children, who teach me something new everyday.
3) I am grateful to my Mum, who taught me how to be creative.
4) I am grateful to my Dad, who taught me the importance of education and laughter.
5) I am grateful to my husband’s parents who raised a terrific man and an amazing father.
6) I am grateful for my brother, who is a wonderful father to his two gorgeous boys.
7) I am grateful for my love of reading, and that I grew up reading paperback books.
8) I am grateful I can cook, and that my children regularly compliment me on the dinners I make.
9) I am grateful I have been a stay at home Mum for the last 12 years.
10) I am grateful my husband supported my decision to be a SAHM.
11) I am grateful I have lived in 3 countries, it has taught me to accept differences.
12) I am grateful I can cry during movies.
13) I am grateful for all the drawings and cards I receive from my children.
14) I am grateful I have crossed off countries that I wanted to visit from my bucket list
15) I am grateful I still have many more countries I want to visit on my bucket list.
16) I am grateful I have learnt a second language, it has changed the way I think.
17) I am grateful I can see beauty in the smallest things.
18) I am grateful that I grew up by the beach and I could ride my bike to the beach everyday.
19) I am grateful for my faith.
20) I am grateful that I love coffee and that I have shared many great conversations while enjoying a coffee.
21) I am grateful for my friends and that they value our friendship as much as I do.
22) I am grateful for all the beautiful sunrises and sunsets I have seen.
23) I am grateful my children want a cuddle from me when things are getting them down.
24) I am grateful for the people who devote their life to working for charities.
25) I am grateful for chocolate….in any form.
26) I am grateful my children have made friends, all over the world, and can play in 2 languages.
27) I am grateful I asked for a DSLR camera for my 40th birthday…it has changed my life.
28) I am grateful I have found a passion that allows me to be creative and see the world with new eyes.
29) I am grateful I can cook a blueberry crumble cake and serve it to friends for brunch.
30) I am grateful for arroz e feijão…and I never thought I would say that.
31) I am grateful for pilates, it is giving me a strength I never thought I would have.
32) I am grateful for all the days I have enjoyed the warm sunshine on my back and the cool breeze on my face.
33) I am grateful that I have made friendships here in Brazil, with people who are from countries all over the world.
34) I am grateful for vegemite on toast, it really does put a rose in every cheek.
35) I am grateful for my exercise buddies who help keep me motivated.
36) I am grateful for my friends who have stayed in contact, no matter where I live.
37)  I am grateful that I  lived in the countryside by the Murrary River and that I fell in love with its beauty.
38) I am grateful I call Australia home- it is such a beautiful country.
39) I am grateful for all the baby snuggles and cuddles I have enjoyed.
40) I am grateful I am computer savvy.
41) I am grateful I have always had a  home where I can sleep peacefully every night.
42) I am grateful you have read my list…you obviously care.