Happy Thanksgiving

I was reminded of Thanksgiving traditions as I watched my daughter's preschool perform their Thanksgiving Play. Kayla chose to be a Pilgrim, and after they came over on the Mayflower, they met with the Indians, "We come in Peace", and the Indians taught the Pilgrims how to Shoot a bow and arrow, chop down trees, hunt animals...etc....(we wont tell Little Zack that Kayla received her bow and arrow set from her daddy a few weeks ago)...it was so much fun watching her perform this play and sing songs about being Thankful....I am thankful sometimes that I am in Retail and have never missed an event at her school, my schedule allowing me to be flexible to attend every one and also volunteering the help her school with every event...not all parents were able to be there, only three. I am grateful today for my family, for their health...and that I have had the opportunity to live right next to Plymouth, Mass and be so close to the Pilgrims at this time of the year. We had the opportunity to live in the Captain of the Mayflower's sons house at one time, for an entire year. Alexander Standish's home. I love New England and this time of the year. We are so lucky to experience this time of year here. I will be setting that 2 day sale tonight, but I will remember that I am thankful for what will be waiting for me at home when I get there. We are ready to entertain, have everything pre-cooked and look forward to seeing my Mother in law and Kaylas cousins tomorrow....

Delayed Post...

I have been very busy lately with trying to take care of creating a less stressful environment in my home. This will take a while, as your personalities are very aggressive in all that we do and our schedules are hectic with our jobs. I have not spoken on the phone or been on the computer much over the past month. Wanted to post some Halloween pictures of some decorating and treats we made. We are onto the other hurdle of the holidays, but I refuse to sacrifice the well being and peacefulness that I have tried to reestablish in my household. I am taking responsibility to keep it simple, and unfortunately that means not as much crafts and creative projects for the holidays. I am doing everything I can to breathe, relax, and take care of what is important, and it has worked for me so far. We are entertaining for the Holidays (both) but it will be a small crowd. As you all know, the Friday after Thanksgiving is the biggest shopping day and Target will be very busy, so I have to rest up for that. I feel like I am in a good place right now. Simplify....that has GOT to be my theme for the next few months. I may have to give meaningless gifts like gift cards, but I will package them pretty. My K, my angel is my focus..her well being is my priority and if that means I have time for nothing else, everyone else will have to understand.