i know life should not be lived as just getting by, but i feel that today is one of those days. it is difficult to focus on the task at hand (being the fun-loving nanny that i normally am) when i have bigger things on my mind...turkey. yes thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays of the year, and so i just keep telling myself to get through this day that stands in between me and time spent with family and friends.
so you may be wondering what my plans are for thanksgiving! well here they are. first we are driving down the nj turnpike (we are traveling again...woo hoo) to the pa turnpike to visit my mom. we will spend all day wednesday prepping our dinner for thanksgiving. so this means anything that can be made up the day before, like green bean casserole, we will do. i love to cook with my mom for thanksgiving. it is a tradition that i would like to continue with my own children some day because it is one that most american families have in common. we laugh and talk and share memories of thanksgivings past. after hanging out on wednesday, we will begin thursday with dressing the fresh turkey and letting that occupy the oven until dinner, prepare the remainder of the food and appetizers, watch the macy's thanksgiving day parade, then watch some football, eat, play games, and finally allow the trytophan to finally settle in and fall asleep.
on friday, we will head down to my dad's house in millville, nj (that's where i grew up) for jim's lunch to eat the best cheesesteaks on earth and then go watch the Christmas parade in downtown millville. this is a special treat for us since we have been going to this parade ever since i was a wee little girl. unfortunately, my brother and sister will not be there to watch it this year...they have grown up things to do.
saturday will be a day to relax and hopefully i will get the chance to go see new moon!!! i can't wait to see it. i have read the entire series and became addicted to the story line. even though bella is a bit of a wimp (laura agrees) vampires are super cool. oh and for those of you who love vampire thrillers read "the historian" by elizabeth kostova. it is a great read, and actually this book got me into vampires, not the twilight series.
on sunday, i will have my matron of honor dress fitted for my sister's wedding which will take place february. and after that more family time then back up to brooklyn. once we are back home, patrick and i are going to get our Christmas tree and finish up our holiday decorating! i can't wait.
so as you can see, i am having difficulty being in the moment of today. oh well, i will try my best. and to all my readers, i hope you have a happy thanksgiving!
mission: well here's hoping for the best!
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