Ohio Thanksgiving

Two Turkeys

We had a very happy Ohio Thanksgiving last week! Easy drives, great weather, delicious food, and lots of loved ones. The only snag was a vomiting Lainey Wednesday night, but she woke up bright and chipper on Thursday. And thanks to some bad behavior on her part, I had banished her from the air mattress she was supposed to be sharing with Nick, so she tossed her pizza all over our bed instead. Not a fun clean up, but better to clean our comforter than to clean up Nick.

The weather was gorgeous on Thursday, so Mark, Uncle Chris, and Uncle Sean whisked the kids off to the park to run off some energy before our afternoon feast. Chris also made our entire meal, so he really crammed it in that morning. Thanks again for the awesome food, big brother!

After we ate, Mark and Sean took the kids back outside. Sean indulged Miss Elaine with many rounds of tag and hide-and-go seek. I, on the other hand, lingered inside sitting, talking, sipping wine, and being completely lazy—well, I guess I did do most of the dishes. But, no running. Definitely no running. You would have thought that with no naps and all the outdoor play, they kids would have crashed early Thursday night, but alas, they fought sleep until the bitter end. Must have been the excitement of Grandpa’s house!

Friday morning we were able to sneak in a visit with my old roomie, Ashley, and her family, which was a rare treat, but very much enjoyed. We hadn’t seen each other for over two years (she’d never met Nick), but we have one of those relationships where we can pick right up as if we just had coffee last week. That night Mark and I left the kids with Dad, Sharon, and their uncles and enjoyed an adult dinner with my besties Meredith and Katie and their husbands. Seeing those ladies always does my heart good!

When we got home from dinner the kids were still up and raced to the door to tell us that they were getting ice cream! And ice cream they got—bowls as big as their heads. I don’t think I’ve ever seen Nick so happy in his entire short life. It was pretty adorable.

Then before we knew it, Saturday morning arrived, and it was time to pack up and go home. The time always goes so fast on these trips! Luckily we don’t have to wait long until we see everyone again—Dad, Sharon, Chris, and Sean will all be in Chicago for New Year’s. Can’t wait!