Home for Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving will be G’s first turkey day with my family. Now, I know that almost everyone has good food on Thanksgiving day, but I think that the spread my family produces has to be one of the best in the world. First of all, my aunt’s dressing is amazing. It’s not some horrible Stove Top Stuffing (which I can’t stand). It’s a completely homemade stuffing that is absolutely amazing.

My Mom bakes her signature bread, which is honestly the best bread ever. Also, my aunt’s sweet potato souffle is to die for. I couldn’t ask for a better Thanksgiving meal than the one we’ve been having at her house since I was a small child.

Then there’s the people. This year, it seems there will be a ton of people. My aunt and uncle’s six grown children with their spouses and children of their own will all be there. My brother and sister with their significant others and my sister’s daughter will be there, along with of course, me and G. My aunt from Indiana is coming and possibly my cousin. Then Lord knows who else will be there, but there’s always various people from the community. I’m hoping that the more people that come means the less I have to bullshit with people I barely know or barely like. I can get lost in the crowd, enjoy my food, and cuddle in the corner with my fiance. Haha! Not to say I don’t like most of the people, because I do.. just that there are a few choice people I don’t particularly want to get stuck talking to for very long. Aren’t all families like that when you are being honest about it?

Anyway, I am most excited to just be going home to spend time with my closest family. My brother is having a cookout in our honor tomorrow night, and as long as traffic isn’t so bad it takes us twelve hours to get there, that will be lots of fun :). My sister in law is now 7 months pregnant and I can’t wait to see her and talk to her about the baby! I know it will be a wonderful time! I wish everyone a wonderful, happy Thanksgiving.

Oh, by the way, if you’re wondering what the picture of my dog Snickerdoodle has to do with this post… she is coming home with us and she went to the groomer yesterday to get a gussied up for it. Doesn’t she look super cute? G thinks she hates me for putting her in that outfit, but I think she likes it! Safe travels to all who are traveling, happy times to all who are not. Sweetie Chronicles will be back up with new posts on Monday next week. Until then… peace out.