Things that are Awesome

I came across an amusing blog that posted "Things that are Awful." But in the spirit of the holiday, I'm determined to keep a sugar and spice angle. So, instead of thinking about things that are awful, I started to think about things that are awesome.

My kids showing their love? Awesome.

• kids, or anyone for that matter, who don't have cell phones
• iPhones (I recognize the paradox in the list)
• kids who send their own money to charity...with no coaxing
• high school vocal concerts–I say that in complete sincerity,
• The Wall Street Journal's 2011 review in books...So many books. So little time.
• Matt Damon, obviously
• bazillions of little girls dressed up in taffeta, tulle, and striped leggings (I admit it! I'm jealous!)
• underdogs and upsets (What are those pesky Broncos considered these days?)
• Tom Brady (Ha! Disclaimer: this list is based on aesthetic appeal only. However, as I write the Pats lead...)
• stinky, lazy dogs who once roamed the ditches and now rule a home
• reruns of the big bang theory to waste two hours of our time three nights a week
• blue twinkle lights to remind us of the phenomena of electricity and how happy a blinking light makes us feel
• The Waitresses Christmas Wrapping (As far as Christmas tunes goes, it's a great blend of quirky, joyful, and snap.)
• laughing at Saturday Night Live with my hubby and dreaming of going back to NYC soon so we can almost puke in a cab ride
• lists
• my son's thrice, daily check of gifts under the Christmas tree

That's it for now. Lot's of awesome stuff. How many awesome things do you spy this week before Christmas?