There's So Much to be Thankful For

Thanksgiving is definitely not my favorite holiday. For me, it is a stepping stone to Christmas. I know that once Thanksgiving has passed I can play Christmas music without having to justify myself. From this day until the 26th of December, you can be assured that either Josh Groban's CD "Noel" or "A Charlie Brown Christmas" will be in my car's CD player.

This was kind of a hard holiday. It was the first Thanksgiving since my Aunt Polly has passed away. It was just bizarre not having her here. My cousins are growing up so fast! I can't believe how old and big they are. Especially Natalie, she looks exactly like her mother. It kind of breaks my heart. While I am so thankful for these beautiful little girls, it's hard to watch them grow up without their mom.

Families are funny. I know that once we all gather in a room, it is only a matter of minutes before someone says something hilarious. Everyone in my family has the same dry sense of humor which makes the battles of wit even funnier. From Duncan's deep and confusing explanation of art appreciation, to Aunt Donna's witty comments on the state of the world, I have laughed pretty much all day.

However, I did not end up eating with my family. I got a migraine in the early afternoon so I retired to the upstairs room in order to avoid having to make conversation while my head was in pain. I ended up watching "A Very Potter Musical" and reading My Life Is Average while eating my food. "I want to take you up to Winnipeg...THAT'S IN CANADA!"

All in all, it was an okay day. I still have a few days left here at grandma's house and I intend to make the best of them. I am so thankful for my wonderful, funny family, my caring and hilarious friends, and the many blessings that God has given me and those around me. While I don't care for the holiday, I am thankful.

Now I just have to survive a seven hour drive back home. I can make it as long as Jacob doesn't get to pick the music...

Happy Thanksgiving readers! Break out the Christmas music. :)