I am taking a quiet moment before the chaos and love of family surrounds me. A quiet moment to be thankful for the love that I receive. A quiet moment to think of all my family and friends that I can't be with today. A quiet moment to be thankful for all that I have.
I have a confession to make. I am almost 40 (Shocking! I know) and I have never made Thanksgiving dinner. Not once. I have been blessed all these years to be with family that have always cooked and hosted Thanksgiving dinner. A dinner where I get to stuff myself and enjoy the company of loved ones.
Someday I would like to make my own Thanksgiving dinner. For one day, I want to be Donna Reed. Maybe. I want to be my version of Donna Reed, one who drinks a bottle of wine while cooking. I want to try it. Someday.
That beings said, I'm not in a hurry to cook my own Thanksgiving dinner. Cooking my own Thanksgiving dinner means the possibility that I am not with my family. I am not ready for that day to come. I don't know if I ever will be. Besides, it is no secret that my kitchen skills are at times unique. There is a good chance that my turkey will be jerky and my gravy slushy.
Until that day, I will make the two items that I am tasked to bring every year. Deviled eggs and dinner rolls. Until that day, I am and will always be thankful for the Thanksgiving dinners provided to me by the people I love.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Not very good at blogging
I started this blog because I always have so many miscellaneous thoughts running through my head and thought blogging would be a good way to share them. Wrong! I can’t seem to keep the thoughts long enough to write them down.
I have two quick updates. My family may or may not be moving this year. We think we are staying for at least one more year but we are waiting for the official word. Until then, we are in a state of limbo. My house is partially packed up in boxes, artwork is off the walls, I’m not sure where my kitchen aid is and I have discovered that I have a lot of crap. Huge garage sale at my house this spring! Come buy my priceless, one of a kind collectables!
I can’t decide how I feel about not moving. For the most part, I am thrilled to be staying where we are. I love being so very close to my family and I love the town where we live. However, I am so tired of the yo-yo of preparing to move and then not moving. It has taken its toll on me, physically and emotionally. There is a small part of me that wishes we would just move and get it over with.
My other update is that Big D is cruising! And even better, he will walk around the house while holding onto our hands! It has been amazing to watch his confidence grow. He is taking more chances, trying new things and constantly giving his mommy mini heat attacks.
The physical therapy has been a huge help. In just a few short months, the Big D has gone from refusing to put any pressure on his legs to cruising! And I have learned many new ways that I can help him. The physical therapy hasn’t always been easy and it has taken lots of patience. It isn’t always easy trying to convince an almost two year old to do something if it isn’t his idea. Also, Big D seems to be stubborn. I am sure that comes from his Daddy’s side of the family. Not me. :-P
I have two quick updates. My family may or may not be moving this year. We think we are staying for at least one more year but we are waiting for the official word. Until then, we are in a state of limbo. My house is partially packed up in boxes, artwork is off the walls, I’m not sure where my kitchen aid is and I have discovered that I have a lot of crap. Huge garage sale at my house this spring! Come buy my priceless, one of a kind collectables!
I can’t decide how I feel about not moving. For the most part, I am thrilled to be staying where we are. I love being so very close to my family and I love the town where we live. However, I am so tired of the yo-yo of preparing to move and then not moving. It has taken its toll on me, physically and emotionally. There is a small part of me that wishes we would just move and get it over with.
My other update is that Big D is cruising! And even better, he will walk around the house while holding onto our hands! It has been amazing to watch his confidence grow. He is taking more chances, trying new things and constantly giving his mommy mini heat attacks.
The physical therapy has been a huge help. In just a few short months, the Big D has gone from refusing to put any pressure on his legs to cruising! And I have learned many new ways that I can help him. The physical therapy hasn’t always been easy and it has taken lots of patience. It isn’t always easy trying to convince an almost two year old to do something if it isn’t his idea. Also, Big D seems to be stubborn. I am sure that comes from his Daddy’s side of the family. Not me. :-P
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