Thanksgiving?? Absolutely!
I have to say, I’ve been a bit than less than excited about Thanksgiving this year. We are going to my BF’s parents house. I really enjoy going to their home as it’s a great way to relax. My laptop doesn’t get reception and she doesn’t know how to work with her network. *sigh*. I usually end up sitting on thier patio with a good book and watch the golfers go by. They live in a really nice country club in Palm Desert. To no fault of their own, they don’t cook a big meal. Their children don’t live at home (obvioulsy), and neither of them have kids so they have lived a long life of doing as they please. I on the other hand, have to children, come from a huge family and work very hard and enjoy long standing family traditions passed down from generation to generation. My youngest is now 12 and I don’t have many more years of him being at home so I want to savor all of my holidays and memories before he tells me he’s headed to his girlfriend’s house for the holiday..
Why was I bothered? We are going to the Country Club for Thanksgiving dinner. YUK! Are you kidding me?? I know, I won’t have to worry about dishes, cooking a big meal, etc. Well, that’s part of the fun of the holiday and I won’t be experiencing any of it. I’ve been sulking a little bit and made reference of this whole thing to my Dad in a convo recently (my parents live in Maine). I have a great relationship with my parents. My father and I have a very special one as I’m the only girl on his side for 6 generations if you follow the men in the family on up. Yes I’m a daddy’s girl, even at pushing 40. *wink* He said to me, “Blue, I believe in divine apointment. All you need to do is ask God to take care of you and he will. There is clearly a reason for you to be there with those people and you must be receptive to the blessings you’ll receive.” Well, ok. All I could say is “You’re absolutely right Dad.” What else am I suppose to say?? He’s totally right! LOL I was clearly looking at this all wrong. Although I will miss the traditions I usually enjoy, I will still be with my son and his family. Not mine but that’s ok…. for now. I love his family and I”m sure it will all be just fine. It sounds like a very easy thing to figure out but I’ve been a bit emotional as of late. My oldest son can’t come home, my youngest is now taller than I and I turn 40 next month on the 10th! WOW!!!
I’m thankful for my Daddy. He’s the first man I ever fell in love with and I’m his special girl. Be thankful for what you have, and who loves you. Sometimes, like I did, I forgot for a short while and didn’t realize my blessings are right in front of me. Thanks Dad for reminding me!!! I love you!
xo
princy
My parents after 46 years of marriage!
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