A Craigwa Thanksgiving =D

I am wearing a big goofy grin
when I sit at the table with all of them
and I laugh when I think about this past week.
and it seems like the holiday season has hit its peak
I can't help but laugh at every smiling face I see
because in each smile is a happy memory
I remind myself that being so happy is not a sin
and when I think about how long its been
I can't help but get all teary eyed
for when I saw them, my heart but sighed
and my eyes swelled with joyful tears, because
I can't believe it's been five busy years
since hugging them,since seeing those faces,
since smelling those smells, and being those places
I'm sitting here just spending time with all of you
just talking and relaxing the way we used to do
I can't believe I'm feeling so happy here, so at peace
as we joke around the doubts I had diminish, and then cease
It truly felt like we came home, perhaps we were never gone
you would have thought we'd never left the way we get along
and now that I've seen them again, I know for sure where we are
Family is always family and we will never be too far
I'm so thankful for this family and the time we that we've had
I'm so thankful to my mom for putting up with my dad
It's been too long, but I know we'll see each other soon
we will share another dinner and another lazy afternoon
And even though now it's time to head home; I won't be afraid
I know more years will come and more memories will be made.

<3

thanksgiving with the Craig Family was the best time I've had in a long time. I can't believe I hadn't seen my moms family for 4/5 years. I think it was five to be honest. I was a little nervous at first because we hadn't seen them in so long. And here I find, and I know I should have known, it was just like old times. Everyone was happy to see us, everyone was excited to spend thanksgiving together and it was even more than what I expected...or hoped for. I don't remember being so thankful on Thanksgiving in such a long time...probably not since the last time we saw them for thanksgiving five years ago. It made me realize that no matter what, the Craig's are always going to be family. My cousins and I were even closer this time seeing them than we've ever been and I just cherished every moment (as cheesy as it sounds). I love these people and I am very thankful that even with my mom gone, we can all still be in each others lives.
So basically BEST THANKSGIVING IN A BILLION YEARS!!!

Comments

  1. AnonymousNovember 29, 2010 at 2:28 AM

    i'm so glad that you were all able to pick up where you left off as though no time had passed. how wonderful. :)

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