One of Anna Kate’s kindergarten projects this semester was to take a turkey template that was handed out in class and disguise it so that it wouldn’t get eaten for Thanksgiving.  I think she did such a great job!  This Thanksgiving looked so different than any other.  Long story short, Anna Kate and I both came down with the flu, strep throat and ear infections.  Yes, all 3 at the same time.  I’ve never even thought up having all of those at once, but it happened to both of us.  I have never been so sick in my life!  I know what each one of those feels alone, but I’m telling you, this has been indescribable.  Noelle saved the day helping me take care of the littles while Mike was at work this week.  I don’t know what I would’ve done without her.  Rose had the flu last week to kick all of this off, and Noelle ended up with strep yesterday.  We always get our flu shots, I just ran out of time this year! 

So this morning, we all cuddled up and watched the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, played games and wore our pjs all day.  Mike and the littles went to his parents for Thanksgiving dinner, and Noelle and I made the most of still being contagious at home.  I’ll never forget this Thanksgiving in disguise.  It definitely looked different, but it was still Thanksgiving.  I spent the day pondering all we have to be thankful for as we relaxed together, especially the simple things that usually don’t cross my mind.  This was a good one I’ll hold on to and remember as not ideal, but super special and meaningful nonetheless.  Now we’ve got to get well!