Thanksgiving

I used to champion Thanksgiving as the least stressful of the holidays.   But, who are we really kidding....any holiday is stressful after children.

None the less, we take the bull by the horns and we proceed.  To strive for holiday success. 

We began with the parade, by Grandma's house.

They were really good and calm for the first hour.  Something about the tenth marching band must have driven them to the edge. 

Then the ride home.  That late morning break where tired meets cranky; not fun.  But survived.

Then the down time at home to regroup, before the next party.  Arguements over what to wear.  "Do I have to?"  What to bring.  "Why can't I bring all of them?"  and how to behave.  "It's not me...it's always _____."

Let the games begin.

I find a quiet corner where I can monitor my children and avoid controversy.  chicken.   turkey.  Call it what you will. 

But we make it.  We survive another year.  Thanksgiving remains least stressfull holiday. 

How many more days until Christmas?