Thanksgiving

Today was a wonderful day for remembering how lucky I am. I have my health, I have my family and friends, so much to be thankful for. We had a great day today. The family gathered around a wonderful meal my mom prepared and we spent the rest of the day watching movies together. My sister even gave me a manicure! Lol. As wonderful as the day was though, I couldn't help missing those who weren't here. Ever since my Aunt Cyndi passed away the family has been so separated. It's sad. I miss the big noisy gatherings. Not that the ones we have now aren't just as special to me, they're cozy and wonderful. I guess I'm just not used to being a small family unit. My mom is one of 5 children and each of them had at least 2 children. Once you add boyfriends and husbands and friends.. well there were always so many people around at the holidays. Today, my brother and his wife went to her aunt's house so there was just the 5 of us, my mom, my dad, my sister, my nana and me. It was weird. I know that our family is growing again... we already have Jenabeth.. but it's still not the same. I hope I'll get used to it eventually so this sad, empty feeling goes away. That's all for tonight.. Have to go to bed so I can get up early in the morning for Christmas shopping! Yay! Goodnight and Happy Thanksgiving!