Thanksgiving Preparations

Turns out my kids and I have totally opposite ideas of what all needs to get done before tomorrow.  Today was one big party for  them.  No school meant cartoons in the morning, playtime all day, no homework, no reading, plenty of eating and lots of playing, and most of all NO WORK.  I on the other hand had plans of getting things in order, rooms in order, bathrooms in order, kitchen in order, food in order.....somehow order is not what happens when there are four kids running around.  Anyway the day resulted in tons of smiles and laughter which is always the best, and somehow my work did get done which made me smile!  Family made it into town including my Grandma, such a special thanksgiving.  Tonight we had church, a great way to start off the holiday celebrations.it was so good to be reminded of God's call to be thankful,  Although the kids have been reminding me all week with their verse from 1 Thessalonians....to "be thankful in all circumstances for this is God's will for you"!  and tonight it was pointed out to us that we need to have hearts full of gratitude-what a wonderful reminder as we head into the holiday season.