Thankful for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving was wonderful this year.

I woke up late (okay, 8:00 am) and ate a leisurely breakfast while reading the paper and watching Doug prep for dinner. Then, as I was still plowing through the numerous ads, Doug looked at me and said pointedly, "I've gone as far as I can go without CELERY and YAMS!" I laughed.

But I did quickly make my leave to go to the store. The store was hilarious - there were stressed-out wives, but mostly husbands who had obviously been sent out for that last minute "thing". Many of them had their kids with them. You could almost hear their wives shouting, "I need XXX! Go to the store, and you are Taking the Kids With You!". I was strolling happily through the aisles just grinning at people. Yup, not cooking today. Yup, kids are at home, doing the cleaning. Life is good.

Doug was rewarded with a huge smooch when I got home.

For dinner, Doug's brother Rich and his wife and daughter came over. We had a lovely time stuffing ourselves, then playing games and generally relaxing.

I'm so thankful for Thanksgiving! And for the husband who made such a relaxing day possible. With such great food, I have to add.