10. For this crazy thing called the Internet — allowing us to share this wonderful journey of motherhood with people we have come to love, yet have never met.

9. For our soldiers. Politics aside, their personal sacrifice for our freedom is beyond admirable.

8. For our good fortune. We don’t have to look very far to realize just how lucky we are.

7. For lucky number seven. What does this mean? I have no idea.

6. For the yummy, yummy food. Yes, it’s trite. But you know it’s true.

5. For our children. Really. Even though getting them dressed today will be nothing less than a two hour battle.

4. For spell check. (Or is it spellcheck? In honor of the holiday, we’ll give it the day off.)

3. For our MomSquawk blog team — in having so many interesting things to say and so many wonderful ways to say it.

2. For our readers and members — in showing up every day you inspire us to do the same.

1. For MommaSteph — in viewing things through your eyes we have learned so much, not just about you, but about the world, our families and ourselves. Your wisdom and humor will be sorely missed.