We just spent Thanksgiving without any of the little ones, and it was…um, how do I say… GREAT! We slept in…without guilt. We ate breakfast without sticky syrup for starters. We strolled at our own pace up and down Savannah’s streets without saying, “NO!” “DON’T!” ” STOP!” or “COME!” a single time. It was nice I must confess! I didn’t lose a sock or shoe, hold a jacket, wipe a nose or a tear. We shopped! Like grownups do! Kelley, Graham, Mercy and me…and then there was Hooch… along for the ride! I’m not sure I have ever “browsed” with Graham before? We had plenty of time…we could try stuff on! ( Kelley did. I have “fitting rooms” issues). I did buy a hat in a hat store and I don’t even wear hats. Then we grazed our way through a unique boutique called Paris Market which features french soaps, scented candles, antique jewelry, coffee table books, vintage ornaments, art decor, lattes, and fresh-baked pastries. I held up an interesting item in earnest to Graham and said, “What do you think this is for?” He replied with compelling sincerity, “What is ANYTHING in this ENTIRE store FOR?” I couldn’t argue. We found ourselves at a rooftop bar and drank mimosa in a blanket of sunshine!
Our tree is up. Lights are on. My stockings are hung. (am I bragging again?) Dogeared catalogs keep piling up on the countertop and researching gadgets and games has begun. We have a Home Goods store, a wine shop, and Southern Baked Pie…It’s all going to be just fine! I think I’ll join a few friends, count a few blessings and let the young Moms do the shopping! My aim is to focus on being where I need to be. So first thing first…I’m taking Whit, Laney, AK, and Pay Pay to “Elf the Musical” in Charleston Saturday. I did get invited to the SEC Championship the same weekend, but what the what … this girl is gonna go to heaven.
Although the kids and turkey were absent from our travels to Savannah this year and we didn’t exactly celebrate in the traditional Thanksgiving fashion, ( actually, I did miss them a little) I do feel abundantly thankful. Mind you, I will seize any opportunity to bitch and complain about the ridiculous and absurd hassles of the Holidays, but you know…I was also thinking…it doesn’t hurt to embrace some chaos. I’m feeling a hint of flurry this year. My family seems slightly off-kilter. I admit the uncertainty is intimidating, but the revelation of the future is overwhelmingly welcome. Kelley is striving relentlessly with her new lifestyle. (You’ve got this Kelley girl, you always have!) Graham and Mercy have entered into new careers and are exploring ideas of where to permanently call home. In the meantime, they adopted the cutest cuddliest little rescue puppy ever named Georgie! (still in training) And finally, Gary and Neil are super excited about the long-awaited much-needed expansion of North GA Labels. (thanks partially to mine and Margaret’s exasperated persuasion) The foreseen opportunities and abundance of possibilities make for a bright future.
Grateful.
Be where you need to be… but keep your (new) hat on!
We are going places!
Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving…we altered our menu a tad bit when we arrived @ Georgia camp and NO power…called the power company to report and to my shock they new 6 days before I did that the meter had no activity..when asked if I wanted them to come and locate the problem, I kindly said, “Yes,that would be so nice of you!” Found the problem down the road, powered us up and away we went…a little hot water malfunction, new battery cable for the the tractor, busted irrigation pipe repair and all was good!. Life on the funny farm is always a barrel of laughs! Just wait until we see what Santa brings!
Oh dear cuz, You have “FARM PEOPLE PROBLEMS!” I’m going to be grateful for hot water, light bulbs, working TVs (notice the plural), and unspoiled venison!
No kidding…A family farm has to be a very special place!
(No “tools” for Christmas please, but I could use new scissors…does that count as a tool?)
Another one!👍👍❤️❤️
I can’t take an “opportunity” to write a blog for granted! I love a good reason to write a blog during the “Season”! I am truly grateful Andrea!
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5 hearts…is that the same as a 5 star? Thank you Brooke with all my heart!
Love your blog and honesty! You’ve got what it takes to be famous! Love you hat too.
What a nice compliment, but I’m okay with “almost” anything…
The pleasure of growing older I guess.
Have a wonderful Holiday…I’m especially grateful I only have to find 4 toys!
Tracy, this is great! I love your perspective!
Keep it up!❤️❤️😉
I appreciate it so much Carol. As long as I have family, I will most likely have an idea or two to write about!
They keep us going…don’t they? (even the “grown-up” ones!)
Have a wonderful Holiday!
Might be one of my favorites!!!! Just what I needed to read this morning on the 3rd day of December 🎄❤️🎄Thank you for sharing!!! Merry Christmas…. I STILL miss you😪😪😪
You are my Hailey Mills, Sally Fields, and Mary Tyler Moore all rolled into one! That’s how in love I am with you!XXOO
Tracy Gracy,I’m thinking it’s time to drop the “almost famous” line! I think you have arrived….,in style. As my sweet Granny would say….you are stepping in high cotton. Happiest day every single day to you and yours.
AWW, that is so nice, Gilda! And I especially like the quote, “stepping in high cotton” from your Granny!
…as opposed to stepping in the “sh…other stuff” like Gracy typically says!
Merry and Bright to you as well… all day every day!
I don’t know where your gift of writing came from, but it’s a gift I always enjoy! I love hats and hope you embrace them, too! So fun!! Cannot wait for your next inspiration. Merry Christmas!
The writing is more of a therapy than a gift, but thank you! I’ll be working on embracing the hat…mostly to keep the sun off this “old” face more than the “cool” factor…not that I don’t want to be cool! Cool AND Famous!
Have a great Holiday Carole!!!
It was a great Thanksgiving! Thank you for putting it all into words!
❤️U!!
Thank YOU for being for being YOU! (My favorite shopping companion and model)
Love you!