For real, guys, how is it almost Thanksgiving when I'm still recovering from Halloween? (Note to self: must ditch leftover candy!) Regardless of my own disbelief, it's officially the season of "thanks" and "giving" (Christmas gift orders are already arriving at my door daily; I might be in denial, but I also love shopping). While I know I should be expressing my gratitude for the big things in my life — my family's health and prosperity, our happy home, blah, blah, blah — as the mom of two little kids, ages 4 and a half and 22 months, it's really the little things that get me through the day. Here are the 18 things I'm most grateful for this year.