Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I do like others. I like Christmas, but I have five kids and Christmas is a lot of work. Thanksgiving is different.

I put out a couple fall things, gather family - who are my favorite people to hang out with - I'm really blessed that way. And I cook a turkey. Is there anything easier to cook than turkey? Really? You wash it off, stick some onions and celery in it, put it in a roaster and... that's it. When the meat thermometer says it's done - it's done.

Everyone else brings the sides, dessert etc, etc. I'm just making turkey, potatoes, gravy and a couple baked dishes. What could be easier?

Then I get credit for going through a bunch of work I didn't do.
Honestly, washing the dishes is more work than cooking the meal.

Aside from the ease of it and being with family, I love spending a holiday being grateful for stuff. It puts life into perspective and gives a moment of calm before the storm (Christmas).

Here is a short list of things I'm grateful for. (Oh boy! Lists!)  

1. A loving Father in Heaven who helps me every day.
  
2. A husband I adore.
   
3. Five of the best children ever.
   
4. Parents and Grandparents who keep me grounded and help me know who I am.
   
5. Siblings - I have nine. There's always someone to talk to.
   
6. Friends who don't judge.
   
7. Nieghbors - I live in a really great neighborhood. Maybe I'll write a post on that someday.
   
8. Pets - Bunnies and fish. It's wonderful to me how much joy a pet can bring into each day.


9. Our beautiful world. I love nature. I love the outdoors. I love feeling the wind and digging in soil and watching things grow. I can't get enough of it.
10.  Creature comforts. The argument can be made that I live in the lap of luxury. I have a roof over my head, clothes to wear and food to eat. There are many, many people who cannot say that.

What is on your thankful list?

Happy Thanksgiving every one!

Death of a Computer

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to mourn the loss of yet another computer.

The problem is, I've lost a lot of computers now and people are starting  to  get  suspicious.

A person can only have so many computers before things start looking a bit odd. But it's  all above board, I swear. I wasn't  even at the scene of death this time! I have an alibi! I was innocently reading a book and I have witnesses to this attested fact! Witnesses, I say! I'm  innocent! Innocent!

I have lawyers! Anyone who dares accuse me of computer  slaughter will be slapped with a slander suit so fast they won't be able to breathe!

The public is trying to hang me before I have a chance to defend myself! I've been judged! I'm  the real victim  here! I'm  the one who should be garnering  your sympathy, not some low life piece of equipment.

I don't  even know what you're  talking about. There never was a computer. Whoever said anything  about  computers? It's all lies and smoke to throw people  off of what really matters and what really matters here is waffles.

Everyone wants waffles. Waffles should be available  to all! My enemies may bring up circumstantial  and unfounded accusations  about non-existent computers to confuse the real issues of our time because they don't  want you to realize you have a lack of waffles. They don't  want  you  to  realize  what you're  missing! Our right to waffles! Waffles for you! Waffles  for me! Waffles for everyone!

Distraction

Okay, so this blog is becoming a true and serious distraction. I really will have to start posting once a month. I'm thinking the first of the month maybe? There are so many things I'm supposed to do today and I'm thinking this shouldn't be one of them.

Anyway, have a great day! I'll see you in October!