thanksgiving...

so tomorrow will be a busy day. but today was BUSIER. i LITERALLY cooked for almost 8 hours...and we aren't even hosting!!! but that's okay. things always take longer when you have a lot of "help". but both pies got baked...pecan and pumpkin. (interesting side note...i wasn't intending at all to make a pumpkin pie, but little mama informed me that she learned at school that you always have pumpkin pie on thanksgiving, so i caved quickly) cornbread and sausage stuffing. oh, and sausage-cheese ball appetizers (cause the in-laws say we'll eat at five...and by seven we are gnawing our own arms off).oh, and a pot of mac'n'cheese for the babies, in case none of the other sides that are planned go over well. whew!!!

but thanksgiving....like Christmas....but without the stress of gifts. and shopping. and cards. not that i hate the holiday season...but thanksgiving is everything good about Christmas....without the worry of presents and all. its just more relaxed. BUT that being said, i wouldn't trade watching my kiddos on Christmast morning for anything. ever.

this thanksgiving little mama is greatful for (in this order) ponies, and her mom and dad.
the boy doesn't understand the question.
i am thankful for (in no order) my family (especially my husband), our health, our friends, still having a job, the children's schools (who take such good care of my kids while i work), and the fact that all the adult siblings on the hub's side have decided NOT to exchange gifts this year!!!!

i know. i am awful.