Ahhhhhhhhhhhh.
The house is totally quiet except for the sound of the dishwasher. Such a lovely sound...as I would not have wanted to wash all those dishes by hand (one more thing to be thankful for).
This was a beautiful day. Not perfect...noooo...but wonderful. Today the kids were extra loud and crazy...excited to be with Mama and Papa (because they buy them cookies and cupcakes). But it's one day...and that's OK. I also told Mr. Virgo to run out and pick up some whipped cream...and he brought home cool whip. Have you ever looked at the ingredients on the package...gah!...there is no actual cream in cool whip. But that's OK too...we didn't die (but I won't send him out for whipped cream again...lol).
And now my family sleeps...full from turkey, fish, stuffing, sweet potatoes, braised veggies, pies, cookies, and good red wine. As I reflect on the day, I am "full" with peace. I didn't rush today...I didn't try too hard. I threw all expectations out the window and just went with it. I laugh as I look at some photos I took during dinner. I didn't even notice that at the far end of table is a "My littlest petshop" beauty stage and 10 little dolls that joined us at the table. And a nativity set! Now if that does not say "Thanksgiving" I don't know what does!
And now I will take a few moments to bask in the quiet and reflect on all the blessings in my life. Hope your day was "full" of happiness too :)
~Peace~
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29 comments:
mmmmm....that cup of coffee looks really good right now!
Throwing all expectations out the window always seems to make for a more peaceful day.
You made me laugh, you and your nativity set. That seems perfectly perfect to me.
:) Debi
Caroline, just sleep now dear one, It sounded like a wonderful day. take care.
sounds like a wonderful day.
Wonderful reflective post. So glad you just went with the flow. And that stuff at the end of the table was priceless!
Dishwashers are a blessing sometimes.
I love your simple and elegant centrepiece -- so beautiful!
I can feel the peace and the quiet through your words and photographs. Just letting the day go -- no pressure, no expectations...and if that last photograph doesn't sum up that philosophy, nothing else does!! :)
I retired the "stressful" thanksgiving a long time ago. Now I get up and cook like it is a normal day (only earlier of course) and it always goes fine.
I love your table setting, just beautiful and the added bonus on the end..... priceless!!
Have you seen that commercial for Ready Whip? the lady offer the customer Ready Whip or Cool Whip by saying, "do you want cream or oil". YUK. "Cream please".
Glad you had a wonderful day with the family!!
Peace~
Dawn
oh this was a lovley moment to give thanks...pet shop and all!
Oh, how funny.... your beautiful table had a little more personality than you thought! It all really did look lovely though. So glad you were able to bask in the joy of the day... You sound absolutely positively content. Awww. Content. Isn't that a wonderful word?
Roban
Beautiful centerpiece. Glad that you had a wonderful time.
I laughed out loud at the littlest pet shop adorning your Thanksgiving table. And I have to say, your table was so beautiful! Magic indeed. :)
really...no cream in cool whip....ack, I didn't even know that....
men alone at the grocery store can be a very scary thing....no ?
and tummies were full of turkey....like you said, that's all that matters this time of year....
so glad you had a nice thanksgiving!
now top off the festivities with a little neil diamond (Sweeeeeeeeeeeet Caroline!!! ba ba baaaaaaaaaaaaa!) and your weekend might just be perfect. :)
Glad you went with the flow and had a de-stressed thanksgiving..you will remember this one forever..
I know, that cook whip is something else huh? ; )
It did the job though and you had a lovely thanksgiving.
Peace~
It looks as though you had a wonderful day, yea. I did too. a warm smile i send to you.
Thanks for sharing your good times with us.
What a special day, even with the nativity scene and Cool Whip.
Such a lovely table setting and such lovely sentiments about the day. I'm all about peace and contentment and going with the flow, too. I didn't overeat, I had enough and I enjoyed being with those I love.
sigh. What a beautiful, perfect day.
You aren't going to believe this, but my word verification is happy. No joke. How appropriate is that?
Beautiful post-Thanksgiving images. Looks like it was special..and good!!
Throwing out all expectations makes for a wonderful day! As well as Littlest Pet Shop figures. Your day sounded divine..all of that good energy sounds like an excellent way to start the season!
That cracked me up.
I actually adore the taste of Cool Whip. Sometimes I wish I could forget what's in it and buy and enjoy it again. Doggone it.
sounds perfect, even with the pet shop and cool whip. in the end, that's what makes fun memories.
What a beautiful table. I'm envious!
It sounded like a perfect day to me....so cute that the Pet Shop and dollies featured too. lol
this post makes me smile. :[)
That reminds me, time to go make a cup of coffee!
Sounds like you had a wonderful day, I think if we all tried to not make things PERFECT life would be less stressful.
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