Wow....that was fun

Thanksgiving.  A time to be Thankful.  A time to be grateful for the things we have in life, to cherish our family.  My Thanksgiving was a bit more....well let's just say stressful.  The Hubster took a couple extra days off of work.  I was so excited to actually spend some time with him and my kids.  Generally the Hubster works all week, and I work weekends.  This makes for a tough family life, since we hardly ever see each other.  So, Wednesday, aka Thanksgiving Eve, we were all hanging out at home, as a family.  The Hubster planned an actual date for he and I.  We were going to see Harry Potter....yes the "nude scene" one.  I had to get a few last minute things from the store first.  I got in the car, started backing down the driveway, and BAM.   I hit our other car in the driveway.  First of all, I forgot it was there...I'm used to backing out, without the Hubster's car blocking the driveway.  Also, it was dark, so I seriously couldn't see it.  I know, I know....excuses.  I pulled forward and assessed the damage.  We will need a new panel above the left front tire and a new side view mirror.  I get back in the car, straighten out as much as I can and begin to back out again.....and Bump.  Imagine that, I hit the dang car again!!  Basically in the same spot.  No extra damage occurred, but I wanted to cry.  I pulled forward, jumped out of the car and handed the keys to the Hubster.  All I could think was, "how are we suppose to pay for this and manage Christmas at the same time?"  Just like everyone else, we struggle a little in this economy.  I sat pretty much silent for the next few hours until it was time to go to the movie.  I almost didn't go, but the Hubster forced me.....he already paid for the tickets.  So, we get to the movie theater.  I'm walking head down with my hands in my pockets.  It was COLD!  I step over a curb and get whacked in the head with a tree branch.  My hair is caught in the branch.  Seriously?  Like my day hasn't been bad enough!  I ripped my hair out of the branch and broke down crying, in the middle of the theater parking lot.  I know, funny right?!  Can you imagine how that must have looked?  I have some serious anxiety issues apparently.

Although I didn't feel any better about our situation, Thanksgiving was a little better.  Considering it was our oldest son's birthday as well, I had to snap out of it, right?  I got up early to make a birthday breakfast.  When the Hubster got out of bed, I tried to take a nap.  It didn't really work since our 15 month old....who was suppose to be taking a nap.....kept playing in the crib.  I rallied and helped the Hubster with dinner.  We had a good dinner and spent the evening with some neighbors.  Our oldest son seemed to have a good birthday.  Pumpkin pie was his cake of choice this year.  It was interesting to say the least.

I'm still trying to snap out of the looming depression that is hanging over me.  My mom used to get depressed every year around Thanksgiving and Christmas time......oh Lord, please tell me I'm not turning into my Mother!

Ultimately, I'm thankful for my family.  I'm thankful for the things I do have in life.  But, I'm entitled to feel sorry for myself once in a while, right?