Family
To me, Thanksgiving is more about family than Christmas is . And I think it’s because there are no gifts. Gifts….things….take away from the non-tangible side of joy. Seeing the smiles on my nephews faces, my kids eyes full of the anticipation of their favorite foods, watching Craig try to stay out of the way but still be a part of all the craziness that I love so much. We laugh and laugh then laugh so much we have to make a mad dash for the bathroom with our legs crossed. Lily goes into stealth mood and snakes her way through all the human legs watching for “manna from heaven” as we drop little bits of goodies here and there. Christmas music plays in the background…all the music from my childhood memories, bringing mom and dad into the celebration so that my sister and I can still feel their presence even though they have long departed. I’m covered with flour, making things that I won’t necessarily eat but love to watch my family eagerly devour every bite.
Tonight, we’ll light the fire, play soft music in the background, and scarf our dessert of choice while we all proclaim that we couldn’t possibly eat another bite.
We’ll gaze out the window wishing and hoping that it is snowing like crazy outside. All but my sister…she’ll be grumbling and griping in the background, making sure that someone is representing the traditional grouching we all came to love and expect from dad.
We’ll all be up in each other’s faces, laughing, griping, complaining and loving. Since we don’t have any gifts to distract us, we all want to be together. I love it.
I hope you’re Thanksgiving is as family-full as mine is. Don’t let it pass without getting and giving lots of hugs. The memory’s they make will fill your heart with joy for many, many years.
My friends and family….I love you all. Very much.
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