A Tale of Many Thanksgivings

This week I’m focused on Thanksgiving. The menu, the guests, and the start of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season are all at the forefront of my mind. But I’m taking a break from all of the planning to reflect on how this holiday has changed for me over the years, and to recall fond memories from the past. It’s interesting to look back at the Thanksgivings of my childhood, the Thanksgivings during married life with small children, and then to look to the future and try to imagine how this holiday will play out with my adult children and their families (when that time comes). What memories will they hold on to, what traditions will they keep, and how will they make this holiday their own?