Bramell, Party of Five: Giving Thanks

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Giving Thanks



Over the past month, people have been writing about things they are thankful for all over Facebook and on blogs. I didn't jump on the bandwagon, like I have in the past. Why, you ask? I think it's simply because most days I am just thankful for weird things.  I'm thankful to get Big Sis to school before the tardy bell. Thankful to get to work with two of the same shoes  on. Thankful to make it through another day without losing my mind.

But this week something happened. I was having a particularly rough week; yelling at the kids a lot, being crabby to the hubs and being overwhelmed at work.  Even my blood pressure was skyrocketing! I blame most of this on that self-imposed need to be Super Mom, Super Employee and Super Everything Else. It sucks. We were planning to round up the troops and head across the state to spend Thanksgiving with my family, but The Universe had other plans. The transmission on our family vehicle went out earlier in the week...it's in the shop and likely will be until the end of next week. That means today, Thanksgiving Day, our family of five is home cooking, eating and celebrating alone. And you know what? It was fantastic! We slept in till 8:00am, cooked a feast and watched some TV.  Sure, I missed my family today.  But I also didn't have to pack a suitcase for five people and travel 4-5 hours across the state with a kid that has to stop at every public restroom along the way. I got to relax a little, hang out at home and take a long walk with my kids. Sure, it will cost a small fortune to repair our van, but we'll manage.  Not the best timing with Christmas coming up, but we'll manage. I have three more glorious days off work to stay home and be with my family. I'm going to remember how lucky I am and enjoy every minute of it.  Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

2 comments:

  1. I'm not glad you didnt get to travel, but I'm glad you got these special days at home with your babies. Your blood pressure will be thankful!!!

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  2. We all missed you and your family, but I am also thankful that you were able to enjoy a laid back, stress-free day. Try to enjoy the next 3 because they will go by fast. Just as your kids will be grown and gone in a flash. You are strong enough to handle what Life throws at you. Rest as much as you can but enjoy doing fun things with the kids and hubs. You don't have to be Super Anything, just being you is pretty super! I'll plan to see you soon.

    Love to all...
    Grammy

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