It also made our decision to switch things up a bit even easier. Thomas loves his in-law-to-be family, and they adore him. I knew he would want to spend as much time as possible with them on Thanksgiving, and I didn't want our meal to feel rushed. Since it is so few of us, I decided that we could do Thanksgiving yesterday, and we all agreed we loved it that way. Andrew and his mom made a lovely meal, and it was a wonderful afternoon.
I don't deny, it is a bit different when your own kids have to come "home" for the holidays. I really wanted to make sure we were able to decorate the tree together, and that was another reason for moving Thanksgiving up a few days. I refuse to eat Thanksgiving in a home already decorated for Christmas, so in order to make it all happen given Thomas's work restraints, this was the best plan. And with Thanksgiving being so late this year, it really feels as though it is extending the Christmas holiday! I'll be honest though, I kind of forget that others are still getting ready for Thanksgiving.
We have a few plans this week, but we also have lots of time to relax and to decorate. Life is full of so many blessings, and I'm so very grateful!
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