Thanksgiving

The day after Thanksgiving,
turkey on the table.
I'm still living,
my mind is able.

Why all the hustle?
Why all the hurry?

My mind is filled with thoughts of yesterday,
fun memories that won't go away.

No need to fuss.
No need to worry.

Dinner was great,
much like the rest.
But wait,
the rest of the day was the best.

No traditional day,
no guests,
just fun.

What makes Thanksgiving?
Why?


In case you didn't notice I felt poetic this morning, which is odd, because I have never written a poem before. Like I said, the part of yesterday that was the most fun was the most non-traditional part of our day. Last year, and perhaps the year before, my family went to beach in the morning. Only in California! I would have to say, last year was not too memorable, but this year was great. At the beach, there is usally some kind search for a good spot to put the blanket, just close enough to the water, but in line with a path to the parking lot. Yesterday, the search was walking out of the car, walking up the hill to the sand, and walking straight until we put the blanket down. Except for the few runners, there was no one else within 100 feet! AMAZING!


I will admit, when my family goes to the beach, the average mental age (with the exception of Mom) drops to about 7.  Everyone is digging in the sand, running around in the water, and just generally being silly! Yesterday was no exception, the highlight for me was a tie between burying Nick up to his neck, and my great hole/wall/castle thing I built. (With some help) On the way home, we stopped at Burger King, and all got Whopper Jr.
Upon arriving home, the monumental task of preparing dinner began!


The task/fun of making dinner was hilarious! In a family of seven, some dinner preps seem like an attempt to break a world record for most people making different dishes in one kitchen. I have to give huge props to my mom, who had a lot of the hard work done, all that was needed was the little bit of assembly. My dish was Jello with cranberries, crushed pineapple, and walnuts, but the piece de resistance was the mix of whipped cream (whipped by me) and vanilla pudding on top.


After dinner, which was similar to yours no doubt, we decided that a really fun thing to do would be watch a movie. After some verbal jousting, You've Got Mail was chosen. I personally really like that movie, so this was just one more fun part. About an hour and 45 into the movie, too many people were falling asleep, so we all went to bed.


Great Thanksgiving!
I will have an update for the last week later today.