Seven Things To Be Thankful For At Christmas

Seven Things To Be Thankful For at Christmas

* for automatic dishwashers. They make it possible to get out of the kitchen

before the family come in for their after-dinner snacks.

* for husbands who attack small repair jobs around the house. They usually

make them big enough to call in professionals.

* for the bath -- the one place the family allows Mom some time to

herself.

* for children who put away their things and clean up after themselves.

They're such a joy that you hate to see them go home to their own parents.

* for gardening. It's a relief to deal with dirt outside the house for a

change.

* for teenagers. They give parents an opportunity to learn a second language.

* for smoke alarms. They let you know when the turkey's done.