Thanksgiving sucks! I guess I had this expectation that maybe there would be a glimmer of the way things used to be, I was wrong. So very wrong.
We went to dinner and a movie Wednesday like we always have. We ate Turkey and all the fixin's just like always. The ads were great and we went through them and got our shopping plan just like we always do. We even shopped our butts off for two days just like we always have. Lunch with the Aunts and Cousins was at MiMi's just like we always have it. But none of these things were the way they always have been.
Dinner and a movie were forced. Conversation was easy between siblings, and it was nice to sit and visit. A Christmas Carol was awesome. Gracie watched most of it by peeking one eye out of her blankie! But we all loved it. Maybe it's time to start a new tradition.
Thanksgiving dinner was at the Williamson's. It was as delicious as it always is. This was probably the most normal event of the whole weekend. Later, we were the visitors in the house we grew up in. Awesome. The newspaper somehow doesn't get delivered to my Dad's abode so I went to buy one. Well, I tried. They were all gone. So, sorry to the house that had a bunch of papers on the driveway (I figured that meant they were out of town) and one happened to be the one with ads, we stole it!! The paper is my favorite thing about Thanksgiving weekend. I had to steal one?
Lunch was fun. It was so nice to see all the people that really care about us and love us just like we are. My aunts are good sports. They know when they ask us how we are they are going to get a earful. Some might be foul too! I feel bad about that. We may have vented a little too much.
The real truth is that things will never be the same. The glue to our family is gone. She made me promise her that I would always keep the same traditions we have always had. I don't know if I can keep that promise. But, I think she would understand that it's just time for different ones. I think we are all ok with that. So, Thanksgiving in Hawaii sounds fabulous! What do you think?
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Or, Thanksgiving in Vegas! I'm ok with that too! Thanks for coming and hanging out with us. If its any consolation, my kids were in heaven just because you were here.
Um, what about Chicago? Anyone? Anyone? Nah, too cold.
Sorry you guys have to deal with this. I'm sorry I wasn't there. But I'm gonna be honest, I'm glad I have more distance between me and the Crazy. I just miss you guys so much! Hang in there!
Thanksgiving anywhere sounds good to me!!
I know, Jill. It sucks. Things aren't the same, but we can make them fun for us. It is time for some change, and mom wouldn't care, as long as we are together, with those who we love and love us back!
P.S. You're brave!
Hi, self appointed 4th sister (lots of lol) weighing in here.....there is no way she would want you all to be carrying on traditions in these circumstances. Never ever feel bad about changing course.
xxoo
Nothing I can say would make you feel better. I'm inclined to agree with Kelli. Thanksgiving in Las Vegas, you the hostess doing things the way you love, with all your siblings.
And for the record I would NOT be the guest in the house you grew up in...Be at home somewhere else... Like Troys!
Hang in there. Love you guys.
You are making me feel bad!! I hope you had fun with the Johnsons??? We are still your family and we love you!! Cheer up! Lets think of something different for Christmas that will make you happy! Hang in there!
P.S. I am mailing the school pictures today and will email the rest today!
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