Not a lot has been happening, just everyday life stuff for the most part. Things are slow so I have been working less, and seem to be getting less done at home, too. But I have noticed that with the extra time I’ve been able to feel more connected to my kids and I’ve loved it. Montana has kept me marveling and laughing the last couple of weeks. Here’s a picture to illustrate her best entertainment contribution for today: 
Why keep those clean underwear and socks in the drawer when they can be used as such apt costumery? She continued being our little puppy for the afternoon and we even got to play pet shop this evening to finish off a day of fictional animal husbandry. Asher’s entertainment contribution was when he was the role of the pet shop store clerk, ringing us up, taking and scanning our card, returning our card and item and with a friendly wave and smile saying, ‘Bah’ as a his farewell and invitation to leave the ’store’. What a wonder.
Earlier in the week she really let her opinions known about skipping over Thanksgiving. We were driving through town and she saw an inflatable Santa (it was at the door of some holiday boutique). Here was her rant from the backseat: “Did you see that Santa?! What in the world are they thinking for heaven’s sake? It’s not Christmas! It’s Thanksgiving! They should have a turkey or something. Maybe they forgot and they think it is Christmas now and then Thanksgiving after. Crazy.” Eric and I echoed the car with spirited “Bravo, bravo!” I can sometimes share in her outrage of ‘holiday creep’. I love the Christmas season, but don’t rush me, please. I love fall and I wait all year for it to come. I’ve already gone on in previous posts about how this season affects me and Thanksgiving is the capstone of this time of year. The spirit of gratitude that dwells in my heart throughout the year is heightened and it holds the fondest childhood memories of food, family and gathering. Each year these are fading more and more so I hold on to what I can and I’ll stand with Montana and say, “Wait, it’s not Christmas quite yet!” And although the reason for the season of Christmas is a cherished blessing, there are so many things to enjoy before the red and green and white fill our days and nights. Enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday!




























