How is it we get so psyched up for turkey, eat and eat and eat and then are repulsed by the thought of more? Gluttony. Yep, that's it.
I had such big plans to consume mass quantities of food at my parents' house on Thursday ... my Dad's turkey, my Mom's dressing, my sister-in-law's dip and the most beloved potato salad you've ever put in your mouth. My Mom even left out the onions which made it the most perfect day ever. I loaded my plate (even had to put another under it for reinforcement) and sat down to indulge. After a few minutes of shoveling, something strange happened and I had to push away. I know. It was sad. No worries, though. I went back for more several times over the hours that followed.
We had a great day. We played the best games of banagrams and then, against my better judgment, I agreed to a game of Monopoly. It was a temporary lack of judgment since I hadn't played with my family in over 13 years - the year before Eric and I married to be exact. The wedding almost didn't take place and it has taken me this long to agree to another game. As fate would have it, I will NOT be playing another game for 13 more years ..... atleast. It's just too brutal.
Fortunately, Eric and I were on speaking terms again on Friday morning so we loaded up the girls to head to the mountains to be with his parents. Remember last time I got sick on the way up the mountain, so this time I wore sea-bands and hoped for the best. We did go a different route, but I was happy to arrive at his parents' and still be able to stand. I'm not sure when I started having problems with motion sickness. (I'm blaming it on our Vacation Bible School celebration 4 years ago when I rode the twirling saucer 8 times and later felt like I may fall out of bed). Anyway, I have problems with it now.
Aging. Sigh.
Eric's Mom had turkey, ham and all the trimmings and Eric baked the most delicious apple-caramel cheesecake I had ever tasted. So, there I went again. Gluttony.
Eric just told me we have leftovers in the fridge for tonight and I suddenly decided on a fast. Or, a detox. I need a detox.
So, now we're back home .... doing laundry, cleaning house, decorating for Christmas and loving the beautiful day of sunshine. The girls are outside playing and I'm trying to pretend I don't see them playing in water.
After I told them not to.
Three times.
I just don't have the energy to deal with it right now. Playing in water at the end of November when the temperature is 59 will not hurt a thing. Right?
4 comments:
Amen. Sounds like you all had a great time. My grandson played in water also, and I kinda turned my head and looked the other way. My daughter ask, dad why did you let him do this? I think he had a good time, and a good time together with family is what its all about, right? God bless
Love your honesty about watching them play in water despite 3 warnings, and letting them continue anyway. I am so there with you! Sometimes you just have to let things slide, especially after a weekend of feasting:-)
I turn my head sometimes (ok, a lot-ha!) and pretend not to see things.:)
Glad you enjoyed your Thanksgiving!
Sounds like such fun days! O is looking so grown up!
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