Sights and sounds that make me thankful. 4:28pm

Babies crying.....and laughing
Toddlers running everywhere and knocking things over
Teens texting their friends and watching cartoons
Comforting cellphone calls
Kids who kiss grandma without being asked

Smells of turkey and dressing
Women planning to rise early and shop for bargains
Men talking about the six pointer they saw but didn't shoot
Friends who come with lots to share

Fathers unafraid to help with little ones
Mothers with bags of diapers and 'whatever I possibly could need"
Everyone pitching in to load and unload tables and chairs
Extra runs to the store for last minute forgotten items

Making sure someone gets his favorite dessert
Seeing the growth in all my children
Knowing that my Father has made all this possible
from the rubbish I gave Him