Thursday is Thanksgiving ..... THANKSGIVING .... how did that HAPPEN?
We made it through Halloween, Parent Teacher Conferences and budgets .... budgets are literally the WORST part of my job, but Yahoo, the most time consuming part of them is done. Just in time too, I have bronchitis and it seriously is taking the wind out of my sails. I am very much looking forward to 4 days off and hopefully getting some rest.
In 2009, I wrote the following Thanksgiving Post on Romanskiville. It might be my all time favorite, I am thankful and I smiled when I re-read it again this week.
I'd like to think that I am the type of person who is thankful everyday for something, but I find myself particularly reflective around Thanksgiving. My Tetlow Grandparents had a November Wedding Anniversary and that Grandmother died the day before Thanksgiving in 2000. They were married over 50 years and their house was the hub of family gatherings and Holiday dinners. At times it was utter chaos. Thanksgiving dinners have changed since then - the menu is largely the same but the guests are fewer. We all gather on Mains Crossing, Mom and Dad prepare and cook the entire spread. I bring the wine and Heidi brings the desserts and in 2005 ... we added in the first grandchild and the babies continued to arrive. It is a quieter, more relaxed gathering then those of my childhood but frankly, in my mind, it is just perfect. We are together sharing some of the most delicious food and some of the heartiest laughter and yes at some point every dozes off on a couch.
I love Thanksgiving, I mean what isn't to like about a holiday where the main event is all about food! I love Christmas for the wonder and excitement on the kids faces, Easter for reminding me that Spring and sunshine are on the way but Thanksgiving feels like less pressure (maybe because I'm not thawing and basting a turkey for 3 days) and allows me to really appreciate all the blessings in my life.
There are so many blessings in my life and I am thankful, so very, very thankful ~
