Thanksgiving is a day to enjoy yourself, your family, and eat all kinds of delicious foods! And for those of you who don't even wait until Thanksgiving is over...well, I see nothing wrong with eating some turkey, with a beautifully decorated tree in the background! This year, I decided to go ahead and put up my Christmas tree and decor even earlier! I figured, that I have a had a rough year, so it was time for some Christmas cheer!
It was unseasonably warm today, so my boys got to play outside for quite awhile, before dinner. It was the perfect Fall day!
Life is short, and it's important to spend these precious moments, building holiday memories, however YOU want to. If you want to spend a holiday in your own home, with just your spouse and children, then I say "be selfish and do it"! If relatives really want to see you, then they can come to you! If you don't want any extended family around, then that's ok too! I know it's easier said than done, but sometimes you just have to stop trying to please everyone else, and preserve your own peace and sanity! The only people who really matter to me (and who I really matter to), all live under my roof, and they are the only ones I need during the holiday's.
Our spread might not be fancy, but we are grateful to have so many delicious foods to eat! Our home may be small, but we are grateful that it is filled with laughter and love!
In a few days, we will be celebrating Nolan's 4th birthday! Then my birthday, then Christmas, and New Years! This is all-around my favorite time of year!
I hope that your Thanksgiving was stress free, and filled with laughter and joy!