Well, already this morning I've dealt with a clingy, crying child (again), a horribly rainy commute, a student threatening to call Dr. (University President) because we didn't get her toilet fixed within 2 hours of her calling us, and more work put on my desk than I can possibly get to. But you know what? I don't care. I'm going to sit here and plod through my work and be happy that after this I have six, yes SIX, days off of work. (I'm taking two vacation days to accomplish this.) Today can't possibly be as bad as yesterday (which was capped off by a very frustrating piano lesson with Alexis -- that child is driving me crazy. I love her, and I know it's hard to be 11, but drop the attitude!!!) Some time away from my life is always good for me, and I'm looking forward to the change of scenery. (Even if that means dealing with crazy relatives for a weekend. I don't see them much and I miss spending time with them, crazy or not.) I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving -- safe travels!!! We'll all start out next week with houses perfect decorated for Christmas and all our Christmas shopping done, right? (ha ha ha.)
To read a poem I wrote about Thankfulness, click here.
P.S. New entry up at Weighing In: Dreading Being Seen.
I'm with you Jen on looking forward to this much memorable holiday for my family. This is the one holiday that my side of the family try to get together at the same place.
I'm off to Missouri tomorrow at 3:00 p.m for 3 days -- extended family, here I come!
Posted by: Sandi P. | November 23, 2004 at 10:39 AM
Happy Thanksgiving and Thanks for sharing the poem. We get too caught up to remember to be truly thankful for what we have!
Posted by: Shelly | November 23, 2004 at 11:45 AM
You have a great holiday too!
Posted by: emily | November 24, 2004 at 07:38 AM
Have a safe and happy holiday. DH is taking a 4-day weekend, and I'm so excited. See you next week!
Posted by: Jen A | November 24, 2004 at 07:00 PM
Happy Thanksgiving and ENJOY your 6 day break (I know you will). I will be lonely here in blogland without you girls, not having Thanksgiving and all that, but I hope you have a wonderful time.
Posted by: Sue | November 24, 2004 at 10:09 PM
Awww, what a nice poem. Hope you're having fun with your family!
Posted by: Ninotchka | November 26, 2004 at 08:40 AM
Hope you had a nice time hon! Miss you. Love ya!
Posted by: Kelly | November 27, 2004 at 06:20 PM
How ya doing girl? Hope your holiday was a good one!
Love, Cara
Posted by: CaraH | November 30, 2004 at 08:46 AM