What an incredibly fast year this has been! I can remember as I child how my dad and my grandparents would tell me how the time went by so much faster as you got older. Of course I thought they were full of baloney…once again, I realize how right they are.
In eleven short days, it will be Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is so very special to me. Thanksgiving represents family and thankfulness and tradition—being an only child, I yearned for a Thanksgiving like many folks had—a table set for 20, an actual turkey instead of a just a small turkey breast for three, laughter and silliness, homemade placemats and maybe even Pilgrim and Indian hats.
People wonder why I go nuts over all sorts of things—birthdays, holidays—you name it. Well I guess it’s because I finally have a family which is larger than the average one. I remember back several years…we had my husbands’ parents and his brother and sister-in-law and our nephews and we had my mom and step dad—my 1,000 sq. ft. house runneth over. I sent out homemade invitations that included the following poem:
‘Twas the week before Thanksgiving
And all across the state
Were Kevin and Amanda saying
“Don’t be Late!”
The table will be set
Especially for you
In hopes that you will come
And join our zoo.
The children will be nestled
In front of the big screen
As Macy’s Thanksgiving Day
Parade is seen.
Perhaps to our wondering
Eyes will appear
One of the Griffiths
Dragging home an 8 point deer.
“Now Perry now Thelma
Now Barry and Mildred!”
On Roger on Angie!
Come and get fed!”
Down Route 18
Down I-64
Now dash away, dash away!
Right to our door!
So spring to your sleigh
Give your team a whistle
And put the pedal to the metal
And sore like a missle!
You will hear us exclaim
‘Ere you pull in the drive
“Happy turkey day to all
And to all a high-five!”
I went down to the church and borrowed a couple of banquet tables. I put all of my living room furniture against the wall and we had a huge table down the center of my living room and dining room. Hands-down it was, my favorite Thanksgiving to date. I love having a houseful of people. I love the stress and the chaos and all of the bad that goes with the absolute fantastic memories J
I have no idea what we will have in store this Thanksgiving. I look forward to whatever memories we will make!
Happy Thanksgiving!
The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest.~William Blake
Awww...I just said the other day "Thanksgiving is starting to feel like just another day" because our family festivities on both sides keep dwindling out to where his side isn't doing anything this year. A few years ago we started going to our babysitter's house for their party festivities and spanish food all around along with a few traditional items. It brought back in me the spirit I was missing with the dwindling family events and I am so thankful to have friends that are family. This year however, Martha and her crew are going to New York for the holiday, Scott's family isn't doing anything and that leaves my family. It was always my grandmother's favorite holiday. She's been gone 4 years now and we are going to have it back at her house this year for the first time. It will be emotional and special and while not everyone will be able to stay because they have to go here, there and everywhere to accommodate all families ~ I will have extra time there to remember all the happy Thanksgivings that came before. Thank you for making me realize (and hijack your blog) what I will have this year instead of "just another day". Hugs and Love to the Griffiths from the Carpers
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