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So I am a little behind on my thankful for the small things posts. So I will try to squeeze a couple in. Last week I fully intended to post about a small thing that makes me very happy- but i forgot. Before I start let me preface this by saying Summer television programming leaves a lot to be desired: you either get re-runs or stupid reality shows. Now that should be a cue to just turn the TV off and do something productive, but well, that's just not how I roll. Last summer, while channel surfing, trying to find something to watch we came across a gem of a show and I am beyond excited that it is back this summer! So last weeks thankful for the small things is: I am thankful for WIPEOUT. If you have not seen this show, you are missing out. It is on ABC wednesdays at 7pm. I don't know why people falling is so stinkin funny, but I seriously laugh my butt off each week. Which surprises me, because I am not usually one for slapstick comedy. I get annoyed at things like Mr. Bean, the 3 stooges, and even Looney Toons, BUT something about watching people who actually think that they can do these obstacles, and then watching them take ginormous spills, is HILARIOUS!

My favorite obstacle is the sweeper shown below:

the arm goes around in circles and people have to jump over it- mostly it knocks them into the water...ahhh good times!
And the commentators are fabulous- so funny. They really make the show. (kinda makes me miss Mystery Science Theater 3000). My favorite is the wrecking ball character. Watch it- you will thank me, or else you will think that I am nuts.
Also, I think it should be mentioned that the best part about watching wipeout is watching it with Kerry. My husband's laugh has always made me smile- and he laughs a lot at this show which makes me laugh. (Just as a sidenote, Kerry is also the one laughing in the theater when no one else is, and he laughs at his own jokes, which makes me laugh, which is probably why he thinks he is so funny). And now Zach has started watching with us and he is worse than his dad, so there is a lot of laughing going on at our house- and that makes me happy. SO thank you wipeout people. You have made Wednesdays at 7pm something to look forward to at the Burgess house.

Oh and the other small thing that I am thankful for is DVR- because So You Think You Can Dance is on at the same time and I heart that show.