Thanksgiving is the official kick-off of the holiday madness. For us sane people, it's a little difficult to steer clear of the doorbusters and early bird specials. However, I like my sleep, so getting up at 3 a.m. to go shopping does not really sound that appealing. Plus, believe it or not, I'm done shopping! Woot-woot!
So, today is a day to be thankful and appreciate all of the good things in life. I am very thankful for all that I have and even though this year has been a career bust, I still have plenty to be thankful for.
I'm especially thankful for the following things:
- I've only had to utter the phrase "Don't lick your sister" once.
- I get to eat deep fried turkey with people I love and cherish.
- I have a #1 fan who keeps me blogging! (That's you, Murph!)
- I get to see the Detroit Lions on TV for the first time this season. (Will most likely turn out to be a bad thing, but for now, I'm excited.)
- My husband is awesome and started our day out right with Starbucks and donuts.
- My kids will celebrate Thanksgiving with their best friends, O and C. (Bring on the Jello Jigglers!)
- I know to cook the green beans prior to making the green bean casserole. (That's a shout out to you, Lyons!)
- I won't be tripping over the dog, enroute to the table, with the turkey in hand. Yes, that actually happened when I was a kid. It won't happen today because the only pet in this house is a fish named Mimi!
- Mike is an honored guest at today's feast. I believe there are already 12 of the pomegranate variety chilling in the cooler. Is it too early to have one? What the hell, it's a holiday!
- I'm especially thankful that my parents live down the street and get to join us on holidays. Plus, my mom makes a mean apple pie!
- Our Thanksgiving eve tradition is to watch Planes, Trains and Automobiles. "You're going the wrong way!" "How would they know where we're going?"
- And, I'm especially thankful that I met the Husband for the very first time on Thanksgiving in 1998. We've been on a non-stop, fun-filled adventure ever since!
Happy Thanksgiving to all and remember that turkey isn't good medium rare and holidays are best when celebrated with the people you love. Bon Appétit!
2 comments:
"Is the dog ok?"
Awesome Kate...great tradition too~LOVE that movie & quote! Wish we had some fried turkey... but was thankful for good food & family! Glad Ryan didn't lick his sis too much! Keep writing... how goes the novel? Only 4 more days to finish... hope it's going well! ;)
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