Yesterday was Thanksgiving, an American holiday not celebrated in Ireland. It was strange waking up with Nate already gone to work knowing it was a day usually spent together as a family. Stranger still to drop Grayson off at school where it was just another day for everyone else. Gray took in some
pumpkin pie cupcakes in an attempt to share Thanksgiving with his new friends. I'm willing to bet it was the first time the majority of them tasted anything made with pumpkin. Scarlett and I laid low most of the morning, snuggling on the couch while momma fought a headache. The afternoon brought skype calls from family, which we are always so very thankful for. We had tacos for dinner, choosing to save the turkey and all the fixings for Saturday when we can spend the whole day together as a family. This year we have so very many things to be thankful for: the opportunity to live in Ireland, friends new and old, family, an extended network of support. But more than anything, this year I am so incredibly thankful for Nate and the kids, thankful that we have each other, through good times and bad, no matter what. Happy Thanksgiving, friends. I hope you all had a day filled with family, friends, and giving thanks for all the blessings in your life.
Yesterday was Thanksgiving, an American holiday not celebrated in Ireland. It was strange waking up with Nate already gone to work knowing it was a day usually spent together as a family. Stranger still to drop Grayson off at school where it was just another day for everyone else. Gray took in some pumpkin pie cupcakes in an attempt to share Thanksgiving with his new friends. I'm willing to bet it was the first time the majority of them tasted anything made with pumpkin. Scarlett and I laid low most of the morning, snuggling on the couch while momma fought a headache. The afternoon brought skype calls from family, which we are always so very thankful for. We had tacos for dinner, choosing to save the turkey and all the fixings for Saturday when we can spend the whole day together as a family. This year we have so very many things to be thankful for: the opportunity to live in Ireland, friends new and old, family, an extended network of support. But more than anything, this year I am so incredibly thankful for Nate and the kids, thankful that we have each other, through good times and bad, no matter what. Happy Thanksgiving, friends. I hope you all had a day filled with family, friends, and giving thanks for all the blessings in your life.
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You all were with us in spirit, I know. We thought about each of you and talked about how last year you stopped in and spent some time with all of us. We are grateful for all of you!
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