Thankful

This week of Thanksgiving has us grateful for so many things. I thought I’d list some that a week off of school, combined with holiday preparation have brought to my mind:

I’m thankful that no one in my family seems to know where anything goes, so they can’t put anything away or find anything on their own.

I’m thankful that we are blessed to have clothes on our backs and that some people like to change said clothes at least three times a day creating an abundance of laundry.

I’m thankful that I am blessed with a family full of culinary experts who are gracious enough to provide helpful commentary and suggestions on the meals I am preparing.

I’m thankful that no matter how many lists I make I always forget one thing.

I’m thankful that minutes after cleaning a room in my house a pair of shoes and a cup will magically appear, reminding me I’m not alone.

I’m thankful for science and technology that brought us video games, which are so helpful in developing my children’s hand eye coordination and offering me a moment of peace.

I’m thankful that I have fabulous girlfriends who know EXACTLY how I feel.

I’m thankful I can curse in my head.

I’m thankful that no matter how prepared, this holiday takes all week to pull off.

I’m thankful for wine.

I’m thankful that we do this only once a year.

Though they may drive me crazy, I love these turkeys. It is my fervent prayer that pulling off all of these holidays leaves them with a warm feeling in their hearts. That some day they look back and realize that part of the reason I was so crazy was to make them feel loved and special and show them what being a family is all about.

For all of the mamas stuffing birds, hosting houseguests, folding laundry and entertaining small humans; I promise they are thankful. Maybe not right this second or this week or even this month, but eventually, they will let you know just how grateful they are. So, hang in there. Remember: done is better than perfect, nobody notices the little things, except for you and it’s never too early to start drinking during a holiday week.