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Today I am thankful for:
getting the bulk of the work done yesterday so we could have a lazy morning
making the executive decision to keep dinner simple and save the fun, complicated recipes for times when they’ll be more appreciated
roasting a smaller turkey so 1.30 wasn’t too late to get it in the oven
having cooked Thanksgiving dinner so many times that it doesn’t stress me out anymore
my in-laws for taking Sam over night so I didn’t have to work around him all day
my husband for being so helpful yesterday and today
my baby for napping regularly and happily
my toddler for being sweet and lovable even when he’s cranky
not fighting with my mom even though she was here every day this week
my mother for not bringing her bitey little dog who pees on the rug
everyone for helping with the dishes and clearing the table
all of the wine my dad brought and the Manhattans courtesy of my father-in-law
the luxury of having Bob home for the rest of the long weekend
lots of leftovers for enchiladas, pot pies, croquettes, and maybe empanadas
I’m thankful that Sam, overtired from sleeping at grandmom’s last night, and overexcited from all of the activity today wanted me, and only me, to put him to bed tonight. At first I was annoyed that I had to stop cleaning and leave my guests but later when I was cuddled up in his bed with him rubbing his forehead and he sighed and rolled over still holding my hand, I appreciated how fleeting it is, and how I will be so sad when he stops saying, “Hold me, mommy,” when he’s trying to fall asleep, and I was thankful for my children and my husband and our lives together.
And the wine. I’m thankful for the wine.
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