This was not a typical year for us.
Thursday morning meant waking up after a long night of Bill tossing and turning, desperately trying to find a comfortable sleeping position while I did my best to carefully arrange his pillows and get his medication every four hours. Needless to say, neither of us got much sleep.
Mom and I had both told Bill to stay home if he wasn't feeling up to it, but he wouldn't hear of such a thing! He was suffering cabin fever and was looking forward to Mom's Thanksgiving Dinner more than anything. So while the girls primped and dressed up, I was working hard to get my sweetheart ready for the much anticipated afternoon festivities.
As we were leaving for Mom's house, I noticed the girls all looked super cute! Anyone who knows me will understand that I simply had to stop at the park to take their pictures in the winter landscape. Everything was perfect! The snow was sparkling under the afternoon sun, the chill in the air gave them all rosy cheeks and noses.. it was bliss! That is... until Ashley ripped her pants! If I've learned anything, it is that something will always go wrong in our tribe. No worries! I sent five girls ahead in Madi's van while Bill, Ashley and I dashed home to get Ashley some jeans without the extra ventilation in the butt. ;)
Mom's house was warm and cozy as always and she had worked so hard to prepare a wonderful dinner for dozens of people. Words can never express how thankful we are for her generosity and for the way she loves all of us so much. Thanks, Mom!
We would have loved to stay longer, but Bill had been without medication for too long, so we headed home with full tummies and happy hearts. In spite of it being a different kind of celebration, we enjoyed being together as a family as much as we ever have.
We are truly blessed!
You are definitely blessed. It looks like you have a wonderful family.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I do have a wonderful family.. they are all my best friends. :)
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