I know it's not November, so my thankfulness is kinda outta place, but here are some things recently that I'm thankful for. Please feel free to add yours.

1. I'm thankful for Knock-Knock Jokes. Especially the ones that revolve around dirty underwear and things that rhythme with "poop." I heard a plethora of them yesterday, as Gunny ran around the house with Hubby's underwear firmly planted on his head. I believe he was looking for comical inspiration. I just hope they were clean.

2. I'm thankful the State Water Resources Control Board is scrapping their harsh plan for new regulations and are now listening to the people in order to come up with a better idea. I'm part of the 20% of Humboldt County residents who own a septic system and these regulations could have cost us a fortune - if not our house.

3. I'm thankful we have a local Victoria's Secret. I've finally found the perfect bra within their pink perimeters and decided to place an order on-line. I quickly deleted my shopping cart containing three bras and three panties after they wanted to charge me $18.99 for shipping a pound of flimsy material. What the heck? I know the USPS is not doing so well but come on! Redonkulous.

4. I'm thankful for good dentists. Thank you Dr. Shin of Rio Dell for making my three child trip quick and pleasant.

5. I'm thankful for Octomom. She provides me with a constant source of entertainment and creepy looks. Do you know she is now trademarking the name "Octomom" so she can develop baby products and perhaps a reality TV show? Wow, I never saw that one coming. Good grief Nadya, your 15 minutes of glory is over. Concentrate on those babies rather than your fame.

6. I'm thankful for Kohls coming to the Bayshore Mall later this year. I just hope it can bring enough business in to save it since the Mall's owners recently filed for bankruptcy. While people might dislike the mall and what it represents, it still employees hundreds of people and has several tenants who are local small business owners.

7. I'm thankful for Facebook. It's like sitting at a big round table with friends and people I haven't seen in ages, and then sharing good conversation, pictures and cheesy games. I *heart* Bejeweled Blitz.

8. I'm thankful for the little bits of spring that has started to make its appearance. My lilacs are blooming, and my orchard is a bright mixture of different blossoms. My nose is running like a faucet but all is well.

9. I'm thankful that my three year old is becoming so verbal. And demanding. And gross. His current affliction with having to look at people's butts is a tad bit disconcerting - especially with company.

10. And finally, I'm thankful for my friends and family. No matter how dysfunctional we all are, we still hang together and make it through.

"A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked." ~ Bernard Meltzer

"Good friends, good books and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life." ~ Mark Twain

Count your blessings on a daily basis. What are you thankful for?