The Last Word 7 Things Adults areThankful For
(That Kids Will Never Understand) BY AMANDA MILLER N ovember is the season of gratitude, and while the younger generation may be thankful for
will probably never understand this one, but if you know, you know.
There’s nothing quite like it.
A FULL NIGHT’S SLEEP Remember the last time you actually got a full night’s sleep?Yeah, neither do we.That’s why, when it does happen, it feels like Christmas morning wrapped in a miracle. COZY SOCKS AND FUZZY BLANKETS There is no such thing as too many blankets. Pair them with a set of cozy socks, settle in under the fluff, and cue up a favorite reality show. It’s pure bliss. Sure, it looks boring to kids, but to us? It’s basically a vacation. FRESH BED SHEETS Laundry may never be fun, but we power through. And when it happens to be sheet-washing day? It’s even better, because sliding into a bed with fresh, clean sheets is the ultimate comfort, like a hug you don’t have to share. HIGH QUALITYTOILET PAPER The true value of good toilet paper often isn’t realized until it’s needed. Kids
their iPhones, toys, and other treasures, an adult’s list looks a whole lot different. It’s not flashy. It usually involves peace, quiet, and probably caffeine. Here are a few things adults are thankful for that children just won’t understand. COFFEETHAT IS STILL HOT A fresh cup of coffee is the stuff of dreams. We literally go to bed excited to have it in the morning, but life happens, and that cup often gets abandoned somewhere between carpooling and meetings. So when we finally reach for the mug and it’s still hot?That’s a moment worthy of eternal gratitude. SILENCE After a day of phone calls, meetings, and Zoom marathons, our ears are desperate for a break. Sometimes the most magical part of the day is sliding into the car, turning off the radio, and just driving home in complete silence.
WHEN GROCERY ORDER ITEMS ARE ALL IN STOCK Grocery shopping isn’t always fun, which is why delivery or curbside pickup feels like magic. But the real victory? When every single item on your list arrives—no substitutions, no missing ingredients.That’s a triumph worthy of celebration. A CLEAN HOUSE This is a rare occurrence, but when it happens, it’s incredible.Those few blissful moments when everything is put away—no sticky counters, no dishes, no laundry, no dust bunnies— well, it’s certainly something to be thankful for. While kids might not get why these little joys matter now, one day they definitely will. What are you most thankful for this year?
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