Thanksgiving Wrap Up

This year just keeps going by so fast!  I cannot believe that Thanksgiving is next week!  I feel like I'm constantly busy, and I can't afford to slow down. 

The past couple weeks have been very eventful.  Taylor went to Las Vegas for a conference for a week.  I finally cut all ties to my old job and decided to stay focused on home.  I felt that I was too tired during Elijah's nap to do any work, and that the little pay the company was offering wasn't enough to sacrifice the little down time I had during the day. 

Last weekend, I had my sister's youngest kids (10 and 8 years old) stay with me as both parents were out of town.  Man, they wore me out.  I think having a little toddler is physically exhausting.  You're constantly chasing after a toddler, making sure of no physical harm.  With older kids, it's mentally exhausting.  They have asked a million questions, demanded my attention, or wanted to participate in everything.  Between them and Elijah, I was drained.  I love them so much, but I was so happy to leave them at their own home on Monday. 

On the actual Thanksgiving day, I'll be celebrating with my family, and on Black Friday, we will be eating with Taylor's side of the family.  Holidays are all about balancing families.  I love this time of the year but also hate it at the same time.  There's so much juggling between the schedules, driving, cooking, eating... it's such a hassle all the way up to the point of the meal, and then we can finally relax.  I guess it's all worth it in the end, right?

Elijah is growing like a weed.  This past weekend, he climbed up the steps, holding onto the handrail.  He's almost self sufficient with a fork and spoon now.  We're still practicing drinking out of a cup, but there's progress there too.  Every week is a new challenge and discovery.  I love it! 

So, what are you thankful for this year?  I'm thankful that I can experience my son on a daily basis, for my husband to have a job that can support all of us and that he enjoys, and very supportive friends and family.  There are no complaints here!