Happy Thanksgiving

Dearest Joshua David~

Happy Thanksgiving precious son!  Today we give thanks to God for everything he has blessed us with .... with is everything we have .... not just materialistic items, but for our salvation as well.  When the pilgrims first came to America, they gave thanks to God and we have carried on the tradition on the fourth thursday of November ever since.  Daddy and I are very, very thankful for you and Peanut.  We are so thankful to be parents and to have you two .... our miracles from God .... in our lives.  Words can not express how much we love you both!  

You won't remember this, but last year for Thanksgiving, you were still in the hospital.  Daddy and I went to the hospital for a few hours before meeting everyone for a Thanksgiving Day lunch that year.  You were just shy of 4 pounds at the time and the end of your hospital stay was in sight!  Now, you're almost 20 pounds and growing strong.  Again .... daddy and I have SO much to be thankful for!  Look how big you are now!

Since everyone was coming to our house for Thanksgiving this year, we were in charge of the turkey!  Daddy and I got up at 6am so we could have the turkey in the oven by 6:30am.  We've affectionately named the turkey 'Henrietta' just for fun.  ;-)

You woke up at 7:30am and had your usual big boy breakfast of four tablespoons of cereal mixed with apple juice.  Then, four ounces of toddler formula with four ounces of whole milk.  Once you were all settled, you continued to play downstairs as daddy and I cleaned the kitchen, swept the floor, and started to prepare for company.  

The annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade came on at 9am, so we all went upstairs then to watch it.  You saw all the floats and performances .... until falling asleep on me at 11am for a nap.  You slept until noon and missed Santa Claus at the end .... but you've seen him in the mall already.  :-P

Uncle Brennan came early and watched some of the parade with us.  Then, people starting coming to our house around noon.  We had turkey, ham, pies, cakes, potatoes, veggies, stuffing, biscuits .... everything was really good .... including our first turkey together!  Yippie!  We put half an apple, half an onion, and some fresh rosemary inside the turkey cavity for some extra flavor, besides all the butter and spices we put on the outside. 

You got a little fussy in the afternoon, so Mimi rocked you to sleep and you took a nap. 

Once people left, daddy and I cleaned a few things .... daddy cleaned the majority of the things and put away all the food.  We weren't that hungry for dinner .... you, on the other hand finished your turkey with rice and veggie mix.  Then, you ate one container of apple sauce and one container of bananas!  After that, you had 2 ounces of whole milk and 2 ounces of toddler formula!  Whoa buddy! 

We relaxed the rest of the evening.  Daddy and I started a movie as you played.  We had to keep pausing the movie though since your toys were loud.  ;-)  You had your evening bath, we brushed your teeth, and you eventually fell asleep on daddy.  

Sleep tight little treasure!

I love you very much!

~Mommy