Yesterday was Thanksgiving, but at our house we give thanks every day. We thank each other for our contributions to our wonderful family and our warm, cozy home. We thank our girls for being with us and for being patient with us. And we thank the Kai for being the best Kai there is. Interestingly (and sadly), the holidays are often the hardest time to truly give thanks.
After spending a good portion of yesterday cooking while John took care of the girls, I am reminded that I don't want our holidays to be about having just the right casseroles or the moistest bird, or about having a huge pile of gifts to unwrap. Our goal is simply to have a special shared experience that allows us to really enjoy one another. It's true that Thanksgiving really isn't Thanksgiving without turkey, gravy, mashed taters, and of course green bean casserole. What I've realized is that I don't care if the taters were made on Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday. From now on, I cook ahead throughout the week, have leftovers on the actual holiday, and do something that we all love. Together.
Great idea. Miss ya all
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