Thanksgiving

That's right - I'm going backwards again... As you might remember, Abby and I went to Las Vegas the week before Thanksgiving. My friend Cammie was welcoming baby #2 and as I wasn't able to meet baby #1 until this past August (when she was already 2), I had asked Christopher if I could PLEASE go help when the baby came. Originally I was planning to go in January when family left and hubby went back to work but it worked out better to go in November. AND I got to be there the day MILES XAVIER arrived which was a special treat for me. I stayed home with big sister Ella while mommy and daddy were at the hospital, although they almost didn't need me. They were home just 24 hours after his delivery - a c-section! Is Cammie a trooper, or what? I, of course, was very glad to have them home because it meant more time to hang out with all of them. I had hoped to do some work around the house but her 'silly' husband didn't really give me the chance as he was always picking up and doing the cooking. I did wash some towels, so at least I accomplished something. Cammie and I spent most of our time sitting on the couch feeding babies together. (It was my idea of a perfect vacation.) This was also a special treat for me as we have not spent that much time together in about 8 years - and that includes both of our wedding weekends! Abby and Miles have already been promised to one another (fathers completely left out of this decision) and we were able to get some embarressing pictures to share at their wedding. It was just so nice to sit and visit - as best we could with a 2.5 yr-old running around and Abby being more fussy than usual. They were managing very well with their new circumstances - especially considering their newest family member was choosing not to sleep at night, but I was still sorry to leave them without any in-home help for a few days. As this was all quite some time ago, I am happy to report they survived. (I guess my mothering-habits are kicking in for those outside my family now.) That said, I was also happy to be home. I didn't realize how much I missed my boys. But when I saw them at the airport with their bouquet of flowers, I started bawling. They were very concerned as to "why is mommy so sad?" and seemed pretty confused by my tears of joy explanation.

The next day was Thanksgiving and we headed to Grandpa and Grandma's. While I like to sing "Over the River and Through the Woods", we actually only had to go down the street and turn left. (I have to sing fast to get it all in...) Our job was mashed potatoes and I had a miniature helper. I think he was more interested in the potatoes than the helping, but the job was done. We also managed to watch a good share of the Macy's parade. We thought our boys would like seeing the bands and balloons but turns out they were more taken with the Broadway showtunes. I'm telling you, some one is going to end up in theater... But, I digress... Back to Thanksgiving. Cousin Erika had talked to the boys about the Pilgrams and the first Thanksgiving so she decided to craft some hats. Unfortunately, their heads were too big for the holes, but they were happy to sport them anyway. AND, Noah tried both turkey AND pumpkin bread and did not throw up at all. We were very proud of this accomplishment. We had a nice relaxing day with all of Christopher's family and it was a nice way to ease back in to being home and a great way to fully appreciate all we have to be thankful for.