I could not fall asleep last night...no amount of counting anything seemed to be able to make that happen. Strangely enough, the exact same thing happened two years ago on the Monday night before Thanksgiving. Not sure if that means anything, but it's odd.
I am READY for this break...although breaks aren't what they used to be. When the kids were younger, breaks means everything stopped and it was time off. Now, breaks mean there is no school, but sports practices, etc. continue on. Today for instance, Catherine has the school newspaper after school, Robert has an FFA activity and then dive practice, and Thomas has basketball practice this evening. Tomorrow Robert has dive again and then Catherine has basketball practice...so not a complete break, but there will be sleeping in!
Andrew's in-laws arrive tomorrow evening. Originally we had a plan to have a meal with them while still having actual Thanksgiving with my extended family, but since Andrew's brother is recovering from his latest medical issues in an extended care facility, his parents are coming here. They are staying longer than anticipated and I'm not entirely sure how we are going to pleasantly fill all of those hours, but it will be what it will be. I have very dear lifelong friends who are at their parents for the week, up from North Carolina. I have every intention of making the 75 minute drive to my hometown at some point while they are here in order to visit. A new baby arrived last month and this is my chance to meet him! And of course all weekend will include decorating for Christmas...I love doing this as a family!
I hope everyone has a very Happy Thanksgiving!
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