You've seen the festive decor at the mall. You've spoken to Grandma about turkey carvings and pumpkin pie recipes. You've madly messaged old friends to find out when they're returning to town. Yep folks, without a doubt, the holidays are fast-approaching. Though making that list (and checking it twice) may seem an overzealous thing to do today, I believe in planning ahead. Being spontaneous in a small town is nearly impossible, so I'm currently attempting to nail down future holiday events, such as my Girl's Night Out and New Year's Eve happenings. However, shopping is a different story.
My mother knocks out 3/4 of her shopping on infamous Black Friday. This usually entails my sister and I dragging her around the mall and graciously allowing her to buy us new clothes & various goodies from Victoria Secret or Bath & Body Works. However, since I'm now supposed to be grown up, I will strive for frugality and ignore unnecessary whims or over-priced items. I myself have a small amount to gifts to buy, so perhaps I should start now. Don't you feel satisfied when gifts are happily wrapped on time and ready to be given?
Anyway, I don't need to get ahead of myself. I could (and probably will) ramble on and on about Christmas, but Thanksgiving cannot be ignored. This turkey holiday, my family is breaking a million-year streak & having our meal at home. For years, we visited my dad's family in Kentucky, but finally, change has occurred. Nonee and Popee (my grandparents) will be our only guests. It's a bit weird because, since we're never home for Thanksgiving, our stash of pilgrim and indian-related decorations is slim to none. My mother won't let this fact spoil the fun. She stocked up at the Yankee Candle store yesterday afternoon, and I've noticed a couple stuffed turkey friends who I can't have lived here before. Oh, have you sniffed "autumn wreath?" Apparently, it smells like Fall. At least, that's what Mrs. Gaddis says.
What is your favorite part of Thanksgiving?
My favorite memories of Thanksgiving have to be getting together with family. Growing up, it was usually with the Rissmiller clan. Now, it is with the Smith clan. Either way, I love all the family members, the stories and pictures, and of course the food - even it does mean you are sleeping in a too-small bed with a couple of kids or on a blow up mattress in the living room. In the end, it's all worth it!
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