Being Thankful

I found out today that my work wants me to stay on first shift for at least a week longer than they initially wanted me.
The deal was that I would flex my schedule to whatever they needed,
So I can't really complain,
But I'd have to say I was looking forward to returning to second shift.
The schedule works out better for me.
I like having my days to run errands,
I prefer being able to wake up with the family,
And I'd like to have breakfast and lunch with the family before going into work.
I hate rush hour traffic too.

I could go on about what I don't like about first shift,
But I think what's important now is to stay positive.
First shift is smaller, making it easier to manage,
And the employees are more mature,
So there's hardly any altercations.

Whenever I feel like I have it bad,
I always tell myself it could be worse.
As much as my current schedule seems indefinitely "temporary,"
I'm fortunate to have a job that provides for our needs in such times,
And maybe I could be more thankful than resentful.