Material Girl

It goes without saying (although I try to say it often in word and deed) that I am thankful for the health and presence of my family and friends. I am thankful that God blessed me with two beautiful children and a loving husband. I am thankful that my parents, sisters, and extended family are still with me and appear to be sticking around for a while. So when it comes to naming what I'm thankful for this year, I'm going with a list of material possessions who's invention I am thankful for. Here are my Top Ten things that I couldn't live without.

10. My crockpot--perfect for getting a hot dinner in the bellies of my babies, I rely on my crockpot in the winter months. However, in an unfortuante accident involving breakfast and my impending dinnertime meal my crockpot cord caught on fire last year and I've been without one. It will also make the top ten list of things I want for Christmas.

9. My walk in closet--Listed as a fourth bedroom on the appraisal statement of our home, my closet is roughly the same size as my children's bedroom. It is becoming a bit crowded though. I may need to add on.

8. Internet access at work--how better to waste time? Without it, my desk would be clean and what fun is that?

7. Facebook--Piggybacking off of number 8, facebook has led to many instances of catching up with friends, playing games, and just plain ole time wastin'!

6. The DVR--what a wonderful invention--I can record two programs at the same time making it unecessary to sacrifice my t.v. viewing for my husband's programs. Yeah!

5. Project Runway--Another piggyback off the previous item, P.R. provides me with a never ending supply of reality drama as well as projects for the costume/makeup units in Intro to Theater. It also inspires my creativity which is fun until I remember that I'm not a designer, pattern maker or draper.

4. Take out--The kitchens at Lakeside Bar & Grill and Christiano's pizza have saved me from slaving over the stove more than once.

3. The Lodge at Cedar Creek--A waterpark hotel just perfect for our family. Slides that are kid friendly and fun for adults too. Not nearly as crowded as the Dells and far enough to feel like a "real" vacation, The Lodge at Cedar Creek is my favorite "bucket hotel" as the kids call it. Now if they would just add a bar poolside, I'd never leave.

2. Heated seats--Wisconsin winters require heated seats, especially at 6:45 AM! They keep me warm and help when my back is achy!

1. The DVD player in my van--generally it stops the fighting and the never ending rattling on about football and baby dolls. It saves my sanity on a regular basis.

There you have it. My top ten material things I'm thankful for. What are yours?