Giving Thanks - Day 22

My feet hurt, my legs hurt, I'm exhausted. It's been a full day and I had a full house. I loved ever second of it, I love every ache and every pain in my body

I've been up and moving since 6:00 this morning. I actually had it pretty easy this Thanksgiving. I had a lot of things already done. The house was pretty clean, except I needed to sweep and mop the floor - so I did do a lot of sitting around today.

I did have one bump in the road when I found out that the ham and rolls that were expected at the office were not there. I ran and got a couple of hams and some rolls - those kids that had to work today deserved to be fed. I am so grateful that my BFF Elaine met me there with her roaster pan to warm up the hams.

I am so thankful for the family that got to come and join Ted and I for Thanksgiving. I love that all of my kids were here. Dinner turned out pretty danged delicious, if I do say so myself. And dessert was just as good.

Thanksgiving is all about family to me. Having family near and close. Sharing a delicious meal and some laughs. There is nothing better in this world than that.

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