Skipping Thanksgiving...Not Really

The challenge was upon us once again.  Whose family would we choose to spend Thanksgiving with this year?  Technically, it was supposed to be with Kim's family in Virginia.  Disappointed to not be able to see my family in South Carolina, we were nonetheless grateful to be able to visit with some of Kim's sisters and their families.  Suddenly, Kim had an epiphany, "What if we go see both sides this year?"  I asked, "How would we do that?" She replied, "Why not see my family Wednesday night and Thursday morning and then simply drive most of Thanksgiving day to see everyone else late that night or the following day?"  Once I got over the amazement that she would be willing to consider such a crazy thing, my complaining started.  "But we would literally miss Thanksgiving dinner entirely, spending eight to ten hours in the car with neither side." 

The more we discussed it, embracing an attitude of positivity and playfulness, the more it really made sense.  Not only would we get to see more family on both sides, we would be able to ensure that for a significant period of time, just Kim, I, and our three boys would be in the car together with no other distractions.  We would have time to explore together what we are truly grateful for in our lives, like all of the family and friends we would and unfortunately wouldn't be able to see this Thanksgiving.  How extraordinarily lucky we are for an infinite number of reasons.  After all, it's not really about the turkey feast anyway, is it?  Besides, we both know very well, there will be plenty of leftovers the following day.  At least I hope so!  HA!