Today is Thanksgiving. With everything that has happened, it feels like it's been longer than five days since my family arrived. I haven't had any time to prep, thankfully my mum is on everything. I wanted to be more hands-on for our first Thanksgiving here, but everyone has assured me that it's still just as special if I let others help me with the preparation.
Part of me felt low for not doing it all like my mum does every year, but it made me more determined to get my head on straight and be better for next year. I want my children to look up to me, the same way I look up to my mum on holidays. She is always calm and organized. I respect her disposition more than anything.
"Ellie, would you mind peeling the carrots and potatoes?"
"You got it, Nancy."
"Sweetie, could you check on the
