As most people know, I’m not the most comfortable working my way around a big holiday meal or (even a small meal) in our kitchen. Since Scott was on shift on Thanksgiving, I decided to take on a turkey in order to give my family some resemblance of traditional food. However, as the day ended and the timeline didn’t work out much…..
4:30pm – stuffing/mashed potatoes done and demolished
5:00pm – pumpkin pie…..we couldn’t wait any longer!7:30 – the turkey was finally done……and no one was hungry anymore to eat it. Sad face.
And although NONE of those domestic markers of superiority worked out…..a lot of other things did work out that day which mean way more to me than what my kiddos eat for dinner on this specific Thursday in November.

I volunteered to help serve a community meal in Ferndale earlier Thursday and brought all three kiddos along….they served without any complaining and joyous personalities, even when some of their “customers” weren’t the nicest. I loved seeing everyone love on them and watching their smiles brighten days just like they brighten mine. I also loved their commentary afterward, knowing that serving others has the BIGGEST impact on ourselves….in hopes these feelings and act of service continue on their own choosing.
Throughout the day, we got to see lots of friends both big and small swing by our house for short little visits. Loved spending chunks of the day with both our biological and chosen family….from 6:20 in the morning to 12:30 at night, we had visitors along for our holiday activities (yes watching Hallmark romance movies is a traditional Thanksgiving activity in my book). Ending the day with a soulmate visit with her loving on my kiddos (and kitten) was the best….made my heart so happy falling asleep that evening.Now it’s on to Christmas decorations…..so excited to fill our home with holiday joy and lights and trees for our cats to destroy. And I will sacrifice my time in the kitchen to sit down and have a beverage or two with you and let Scott take care of the cooking for all of our sakes!!!