As the year ends

As the year ends, it is a good time to make a list of things for which I am grateful:
*My Knight in slightly tarnished armor. He gave me 2 DVDs for Christmas, and some stoneware that arrived cracked. We returned them, and may or may not get different ones. He is a good man. He loves his children, even when, as the case of my SS, they break his heart. He is a hard worker, and was rewarded for that by being made a manager.
*My BRE. At 12 she and I are having growing pains. All in all, though, she is beautiful and brilliant. She is developing a sense of humor eerily like her Dad's. Her grades are good, she has good friends, and she is a gentle soul.
*The Magpie, MJE, who is a silly, sweet, loving, EXHAUSTING child. She is a lovely imp...stress on imp.
*My cousins, especially MN and her girls. I can call on her anytime for anything, and she can do the same. Our girls will always know that they have people upon which to count.
*My sister. Although she lives hundreds of miles away, we have gotten closer. That was a gift, given to us by our dying big sister.
*My Dad. At 83, I won't have him forever, but I do today. He loves his grandkids, and great grandkids. Another good man.
*My MIL, whom I adore.
*My friends, both close by and far away. I can count upon them for anything.
*My teammates. Wow...I can't say enough for these dedicated teachers.