It is officially Thanksgiving here. It's actually a bit past midnight.   Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

Our Wednesday was filled with cooking and baking and mixing. The kids love to help me in the kitchen. My oldest made a dish completely on his own. I gave him the recipe and let him do it. I usually hover over him to make sure he measures everything out. He has a bit of a "slop it together" attitude at times. LOL

My daughter helped me make "fluffy salad", as one friend calls it. It's the jello/cottage cheese/cool whip salad. I love that stuff!  My sweet daughter put it all together and really enjoyed doing it.

My youngest son helped me make the pumpkin pie and he loved taking the finished product out of the oven.   His face lit up as he placed them on the stovetop and he beamed with pride in his accomplishment.

I am blessed with good kids. They help out quite a bit. We occasionally bump heads, but they are really good kids.

Everything is ready to go for tomorrow............except the mashed potatoes and the turkey. I *do* have to cook them yet. It's nice to get so much accomplished the day before.

I've had some major issues dealing with my mom. I love her and want to see her do well. I just do not understand her "moods" and the things she says. This was a really rough week for dealing with her. Why do I always feel guilty for getting upset when she goads me into it? I love her, but I can't handle dealing with her attitudes.

After several days of crying and being very upset, I let it go. I honestly believe the Lord knew I couldn't handle it, so He helped me and lifted it off of me.

He has been speaking so clearly to my heart. I've prayed and asked Him for help. He's spoken things to my heart and it has helped me tremendously. There is nothing in the world like knowing He loves you. It's incredible. When He whispers His Love into your heart, it's breath-taking!

I suppose I should get to sleep. Tomorrow will come very early and I have to go shopping with dh in the morning. We're going to get donuts or something yummy for breakfast! I can't wait to go out with him and be alone with him for a little bit.

I pray everyone has a blessed Thanksgiving!

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