I started celebrating Thanksgiving a few years ago. Obviously we don't celebrate Thanksgiving in El Salvador. So, I didn't really know what to do during this holiday. I knew I wanted to start making some of our own traditions when Tim and I got married.
We both celebrate the holidays very differently. I wanted to merge some of our favorite things that we are used to doing and then incorporate some new ones.
Putting up our Christmas tree is one of them. Every year since we got married, we decided that Thanksgiving would be the start to our holiday season by decorating our Christmas tree together.
Usually we would go celebrate Thanksgiving with my in-laws, or friends around the area. Last year we had 3 Thanksgiving dinners. I mean who can say no to sweet potatoes? We always had way too much to eat, way too much to drink, and then nap the day away before I had to be up and ready for Black Friday. This is the first time in about 8 years that I have not worked a Black Friday and let me tell you I couldn't be happier. I felt like I could really enjoyed the day without worrying if everything was ready for the biggest sale of the year. Or having to go to sleep super early so I could be at work before midnight.
Once again, things have definitely change around here. We decided this time it would be Thanksgiving at our place so we were not going anywhere. We went to church early in the morning, and then got back to start prepping for Thanksgiving dinner. First time cooking everything on my own. (Scary thought). Not really, everything turned out really great! (THANK GOD FOR E-RECIPES)
Our Christmas tree was done, we were stuffed and exhausted so now time for a nap. WRONG! Olivia was not ready to nap. Luckily, she is still young enough that gets entertained by pretty much anything. Looking at every single ornament in the Christmas tree and describing its shape and color did it. 45 minutes later and she was out. Just in time for me to do all the other things I needed to do around the house. Well, I decided those things can wait. I am learning to do that. You know, not everything has to be done at that exact time. You know what they say..nap when the baby naps. So, when am I supposed to clean..when the baby cleans?
I love Christmas time but it always makes me a little sad not to be able to be with my family. My mom
We are making our own traditions as a family of three now. Cannot wait to see how every holiday changes as Olivia grows; and the things she will learn about this time of the year. Lastly, I want to say that today and everyday I am truly thankful for my family. My parents, my siblings, my sweet daughter and my husband.
I hope y'all had a great Thanksgiving
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