I hate moving. And yet, this time I don't mind so much. Even though I can't find my camera cord to upload pics from Avery's birthday, (which turned out great by the way.) I'll post when I find it. It's got to be in one of these boxes. Our Thanksgiving was great, although because we were moving that day, we decided to buy a "ready-made" turkey feast from the local market. We thought it would be like a giant rotissarie chicken. While we were driving home with our feast, we realized there was no familiar smell of turkey, or anything else for that matter. When we opened our highly anticipated dinner, we realized we actually still had to cook the turkey for two hours. And the mashed potatoes, stuffing, etc was frozen. I wanted to pull out my hair and rub the bald spots while I rocked surrounded by half packed/ unpacked boxes. Instead, I put the turkey in the oven of an empty house, popped open the can of whipped cream, and we all knoshed on frozen pumpkin pie. That helped take the edge off, and I was able to keep my hair where it belongs.
I have much to be thankful for. When we were first moving to Hawaii, I told Toby I didn't want to live in a house that we hadn't even seen. But, we moved anyway. I made do. Then we were only going to be in the house for a couple of months. I didn't complain, I just didn't unpack everything. After 12 months of living on top of each other, with no where for our oversize dog.to go (Hawaii is not exactly dog friendly.) I put my foot down. "I am going to put pictures up, and make this house a home." This was driving me crazy. Then we learned the house we were renting was going to auction.
After looking for over 3 months for a place to live, this house opened up and within 3 hours, it was ours.
I am thankful to have a beautiful place for my daughters to run, dance, play, explore, and grow in.
I am thankful it was not MY house that is going to auction.
I am thankful that Toby is such an ambitious man, with a very strong work ethic.
I am thankful that everyone in my family is healthy.
I am thankful we can provide our children with a decent education.
I am thankful I am in love.
I am thankful to be a mom.
I am thankful to live in Hawaii.
I am thankful to be able to stay at home with my children.
I am thankful for wonderful friends.
Happy Thanksgiving