I love Thanksgiving. I love the season, the food, the simplicity of the day. There is no pressure like there is at Christmas. No huge build-up to stress over. It is a relaxing day surrounded by family and, more importantly, food. Good, old-fahiooned, stick-to-your-ribs-style food. It is the one day a year I'm not ashamed to walk to the table carrying an overloaded plate full of food.
As a child, we celebrated Thanksgiving at my Aunt and Uncles house. Traditionally, we were made to go around, one by one, saying what we were thankful for. I, being severely shy, hated this part. Our family didn't really discuss feelings openly like our cousins did so it was a little embarrassing as well. Now I am over my shyness and my embarrassment at sharing my feelings so here goes:
Things I am thankful for in 2006
My mom and dad.
Altough they're aging, they're still active and generally healthy.
My sisters.
In particular, my next oldest sister who is my best bud and confidant. Also, my therapist who listens while I vent my frustrations.
My friend CT.
Her friendship means so much to me.
My friends and neighbors.
It is great to live on a block where everyone hangs out together and can help each other out when we need it.
Most importantly, my husband and children.
We have a nice life and a committed, solid marriage. Our boys are each others' best friends. TMS and I share the same priorities. We're thankful to have each other. This may sound funny, but I believe that the boys are lucky to have us as their mom and dad. We are so fortunate to have a couple of great kids.
When I began this post, I thought I would list a bunch of funny and clever things that I am thankful for. In reality, the above list is really what it's all about.
Happy Thanksgiving to all.
6 comments:
After viewing TMS's blog, you should also to be thankful that there are other parts of the turkey to eat besides the neck.
Happy Thanksgiving TSK.
I too saw that photo of TMS and I can only say... Oh. My. Gosh. He did not really post that, did he?!
I guess I missed the excitement on TMS's blog.
I also love thanksgiving....and I love the idea of going around the table and saying what you are thankful for. We may have to make this a new tradition. As of now the tradition is to say a prayer and then DIG IN!
My seventeen year old niece also saw the photo. She will be forever scarred.
KF-Let's just say that the turkey neck looks similar to a part of the male anatomy. And let's just acknowledge TMS's childish humor. He surprises me each year as he stands there with the neck sticking out of his fly. Consider yourself lucky you didn't see the photo. It's rather unpleasant.
I can't believe how much some of the things he does reminds me of MY husband.
Maybe it is just a male thing?
I have no idea. With the exception of my well-mannered father, I grew up in a house full of girls.
Now I am surrounded by boys.
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