Thanksgiving

I'm thankful for having my family away from home here in Groton, MA. Took the train in this morning. It's such an easy ride up to North Billerica. It was a small Thanksgiving this year, just the immediate family and me. I can't believe I used to babysit these guys. So much good food. Two pies bought from a bakery and one homemade. Let me tell you, the homemade pumpkin pie stood way in front of the store bought apple and chocolate pies. Next time I'll bring my homemade apple pie as we have decided no more bakery pies, from now on they will be homemade. Watched the Pats beat the Lions next to the fireplace with the fire going (it's freezing up here...mix of snow and rain expected over night). Planning on hitting up Walmart at midnight to get some blu-ray discs and Wii games and 500 thread count sheet sets. I plan on coming back in, sleeping and then head out a little later Friday morning. It's been a fun night. Watching the second game and watching Phil get creamed in the face with whipped cream his son put on his hand while he was sleeping on the couch. It's officially Christmas in my world, for the next 42 days (until the Epiphany). I've already started having mild anxiety attacks (they started last night) regarding holiday shopping. I just want to get in and get out and get the stuff I need and want.

Happy Thanksgiving my American friends. I'm thankful for my family and my brother in Afghanistan sacrificing his family for the country. I am thankful for a job, a place to stay, food in my fridge and for my dearest friends who are always there for me no matter what. I'm thankful for realizing that some people aren't worth fighting for, while others are definitely worth it. I'm thankful for finally feeling better. I am thankful for being able to support our economy. I am thankful for the Pats win today and for Tom Brady who brought me here to Boston.