I feel like you pretty much have to put up a gratitude post on this day. And I do think writing out what I’m thankful for will help me getting into the Thanksgiving spirit. So here goes:
I’m thankful that:
I don’t have to spend today with family who have wildly different political views than my own.
My in-laws are always very gracious about giving actual Thanksgiving day to my parents, and are happy to see us on Friday.
My husband and I have been on pretty solid ground for a while now, despite frustrations with how we each are processing the elections.
Interactions with my daughter are so much less fraught and divisive and so much more fun and inviting. For the most part I’m really enjoying my time with her these days.
My son is finally on the mend after a two week stomach bug. So glad to be getting over that.
My immediate family (including parents and in-laws) are healthy right now. Most even seem to be pretty happy.
I have some friends that live near by that I can see when I really need to get away and enjoy a drink and some adult conversation.
I am not yet interested in buying Christmas presents! Hooray!
There is a lot of good stuff available streaming to distract me from weighty thoughts of the future. (And thank you Mel for recommending The Crown–I am thoroughly enjoying it!)
Apps that let me instantaneously check out audio- and e-books on my phone via my library account. This has saved me untold amounts of money.
Friends, near and far, that I can be my authentic self with.
The opportunity to create new and interesting curriculum at work.
This entire week off from school.
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I hope all of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Abiding with you all, in the good times, and the bad.
