Despite the fact that holidays are supposed to be special times when you indulge, it seems that holidays in my family can be particularly strained, and - just like prom - the build up of positive expectations can often result in a major letdown. But this year things were pretty good - and for that, I'm VERY thankful.
Here are the aspects for which I'm particularly thankful:
1) My sis and I started the day with an intense yoga class that literally kicked my butt (I'm having a really hard time walking today - - or even sneezing, for that matter).
2) My daughter's father and I get along well enough that he can share holidays with us which is good in multiple ways - - a) he brings more wine with him, b) it makes my daughter really happy to have him around, c) it gives my son a father figure to play with, and d) having an "outsider" around relieves a lot of the tension that can often build, so my mother is in a much better mood all day.
3) The food was particularly good this year, especially the brussels sprouts, believe it or not!
4) I got to relax and not worry about grading essays for the first Thanksgiving in years.
And - most of all - 5) I got to spend an entire day laughing with and loving my adorable children and realizing how thoroughly God has blessed me by entrusting them to my care. I couldn't have asked for more wonderful human beings to have graced my life. And so I was - and am - and will always be - truly thankful.
Now my daughter and I are off to enjoy our annual circus tradition. I'll have to blog about that tomorrow. Tonight I will need to sleep. :o)
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