ThanksAbbyGiving

The first official holiday with Abby was great. Halloween doesn't count because we didn't spend time with more extended family, there was no dinner table or yummy appetizers, and, most importantly, no lemon stuff. I think any real holiday is defined by the presence of lemon stuff. For those of you who are ignorant in the understanding of lemon stuff, I am sorry, but cannot explain it to you, as it is too powerful.

We went to the south shore to spend time with Aunt Christine and Uncle Tiny. Abby wore her very prettiest outfit that she picked out herself - already a bargain shopper. (only $12 at target!) She put on her beautiful new ballet shoes picked out by Grandma and we were on our way! Abby was wonderful, as usual, and slept the entire car ride.

It was great having another soul in the house and how strange to know that there were now three generations in one room! Abby loved the attention she got from everyone and was very tired out that evening. I figure she better get used to it. Even the dogs gave her a friendly sniff to welcome her!

Dinner was great but as expected Abby stole the show. Halfway through dinner, only two people were left at the table and the rest were in the living room with Abby. It only takes one person to feed her, but it takes three to watch her eat.

Maybe next year, Abby will be at the table with us, making a mess and again interupting everyone else's meal. I can't wait. And, perhaps next year, I will introduce her to lemon stuff so that she too may understand what makes a holiday. Family and lemon stuff.

As Abby's bib said, We are so grateful for Abby. Happy Thanksgiving!!