the inspired family

reflections in giving thanks

Sunday, November 29, 2009

like almost everyone following this most holiday of american weekends, i’m thoroughly exhausted.

it was a great few days and there was none of the scrutiny- at least obvious(!)- of our choices over these recent months that i was anticipating.  there was no rationalizing… no defending.  in fact, i do believe our sense of ease with our situation said everything for us.  as a result the only scrutiny came about as we considered our need to eat… again.

and so, on this sunday evening, what lies ahead is quite the busy week. we’ll try to reign things back in to some semblance of normal before the rest of the holiday season grabs us by the seat of the pants, hootin’ and a-hollerin’ until if finally lets us go with a big “whump” new years day.

and so, on this sunday evening, thoughts that take me down to bed…

a great few days with happy kids, plenty of fun, my best turkey dinner. leftovers… supper will almost cook itself tomorrow night.

time to ourselves last night with company on their way and children sleeping over at nan and pops.  a big, satisfying sigh.

the warm, creamy goodness of hot cheese fondue oozing from crusty bread.  spicy meats.

elf.  love actually.

opportunities. setting my terms… and sticking to them.