In the last year I've grown a healthy baby in uteri, birthed that healthy baby boy (unfortunately I'm not thankful for the c-section delivery but that's a whole other blog!), and kept that beautiful, healthy little boy just that, happy and healthy!
I am clearly so thankful for him! Thankful for Monster, and for Hubbs because he helped me create, grow, and love Monster!
I am thankful for my support system of family and friends near and far, and I am thankful for those of you who read this and support me with helpful comments!
Cheers to more happy and healthy years!
Remember to say "I love you" and "Thank you" when you feel it whether the time is right or not because we might not always have the opportunity to. :)
Showing posts with label thanksgiving. Show all posts
Showing posts with label thanksgiving. Show all posts
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Thanksgiving Dinners!
Yesterday was the first of our two family Thanksgiving dinners. Unfortunately because of the compressed shift Hubbs is on, Monster and I ventured over to my parents alone.
My mom tries her hardest to work her holiday meals around every ones work schedules, but unfortunately it doesn't always work out. This year our dinner was my parents, grandparents, soon-to-be-brother-in-law, Monster and I. I am slightly heartbroken that Hubbs didn't get to witness the first time Monster tried turkey, stuffing and a bite of cranberries.
Ok, you can slap me on the wrist for not only allowing Monster to try ONE new food. I couldn't help myself! Reasoning: He's tried chicken without an allergic reaction, chicken vs. turkey? Same thing! The only part of the stuffing he tried was soft bread hunks. He's had toast, turkey flavored break hunks vs toast? Same thing! He did fantastically! He LOVED Thanksgiving food!
Side note for Canadian moms: Why is everyone so absolutely obsessed with smothering everything in gravy? When I tell people Monster hates potatoes, they suggest gravy. You know what? I don't think smothering a carb with animal fat and salt is the right way to get him to eat something he hates! Ew. Monster is HUGE for his age and has gotten that way just from infant formula, fruit, veggies, lean meats, and infant cereals. He does not need any help gaining weight, especially from a food that is purely animal fat!
Ok, I'm done ranting...
Tomorrow will be Thanksgiving dinner number two at my in laws house. Normally they're pretty set on having Thanksgiving dinner on Sunday but since this is Monsters first Thanksgiving and Hubbs would be missing it completely they changed it for us. We are incredibly grateful! Mostly because turkey is fantastic! It's really no wonder Monster liked it so much, I think he had it 8 times while still in uteri. MmMmM Turkey!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
My mom tries her hardest to work her holiday meals around every ones work schedules, but unfortunately it doesn't always work out. This year our dinner was my parents, grandparents, soon-to-be-brother-in-law, Monster and I. I am slightly heartbroken that Hubbs didn't get to witness the first time Monster tried turkey, stuffing and a bite of cranberries.
Ok, you can slap me on the wrist for not only allowing Monster to try ONE new food. I couldn't help myself! Reasoning: He's tried chicken without an allergic reaction, chicken vs. turkey? Same thing! The only part of the stuffing he tried was soft bread hunks. He's had toast, turkey flavored break hunks vs toast? Same thing! He did fantastically! He LOVED Thanksgiving food!
Side note for Canadian moms: Why is everyone so absolutely obsessed with smothering everything in gravy? When I tell people Monster hates potatoes, they suggest gravy. You know what? I don't think smothering a carb with animal fat and salt is the right way to get him to eat something he hates! Ew. Monster is HUGE for his age and has gotten that way just from infant formula, fruit, veggies, lean meats, and infant cereals. He does not need any help gaining weight, especially from a food that is purely animal fat!
Ok, I'm done ranting...
Tomorrow will be Thanksgiving dinner number two at my in laws house. Normally they're pretty set on having Thanksgiving dinner on Sunday but since this is Monsters first Thanksgiving and Hubbs would be missing it completely they changed it for us. We are incredibly grateful! Mostly because turkey is fantastic! It's really no wonder Monster liked it so much, I think he had it 8 times while still in uteri. MmMmM Turkey!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Thinking Thanksgiving
Our second fall family tradition is just a round the corner, Thanksgiving!
A typical Thanksgiving is usually a Sunday Turkey meal at my in laws. It's crammed full of food, people and love. With a family of 15 there is rarely enough stuffing to go around, but no one notices because were usually too busy joking and laughing.
Hubbs and I usually get two Thanksgivings though! A tradition that will continue for our family of 3 until we move into our much larger forever-dream-home. When that happens I plan to be hosting every single holiday meal, and just handing out open invites to each family member.
My mom does Thanksgiving Supper around everyones work schedule because our family is much smaller (a mere 7, 2 of those are new this year!). It's usually the Saturday or Monday.
I guess you can call this Thanksgiving tradition a temp-tradition for Monster. Especially because we're not even sure if Hubbs will be participating due to his crappy work schedule this month!
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A typical Thanksgiving is usually a Sunday Turkey meal at my in laws. It's crammed full of food, people and love. With a family of 15 there is rarely enough stuffing to go around, but no one notices because were usually too busy joking and laughing.
Hubbs and I usually get two Thanksgivings though! A tradition that will continue for our family of 3 until we move into our much larger forever-dream-home. When that happens I plan to be hosting every single holiday meal, and just handing out open invites to each family member.
My mom does Thanksgiving Supper around everyones work schedule because our family is much smaller (a mere 7, 2 of those are new this year!). It's usually the Saturday or Monday.
I guess you can call this Thanksgiving tradition a temp-tradition for Monster. Especially because we're not even sure if Hubbs will be participating due to his crappy work schedule this month!
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