I know you’ve heard people say they are sick and tired, and sometimes they say they are sick and tired of being sick and tired, and while I am sick I’m also thankful.

I have a cold that has really knocked me out the past several days but it’s finally starting to get better.

And for that I am thankful.

I am also thankful that I am my own boss and I don’t have to worry about punching a time-clock or sick days, or worse yet, going to work feeling like death. Yes, that means there may not be a blog post here for a day or two but really, the world won’t end because of it. Will it?

I’m all caught up on deadlines and I’ve just finished my last stint of local appearances. I actually had a few days with a slow schedule. Thankful.

I’m thankful that my husband also works from home. He’s been the very best care-taker and that has allowed me to simply sleep, and sleep and sleep.

I am thankful that our children are grown and independent. I don’t have to schlep anyone to music lessons or soccer practice.

In the past I would push myself until I often ended up with pneumonia and then I’d be down for weeks on end. Not this time. My life is in a place where I can take it easy, get well quicker and do what my body needs me to do.

This midlife stuff does have its’ perks!

And for that I am sick and thankful.