Oh Giblets!

So Thanksgiving day is winding down. This morning I woke up a little before 4' and drove up to W.F. (see Punch Drunk) With half my family being in Houston and the other half in North Texas it usually happens that I dedicate my holidays up north because I don't see them quite so often.
I think I may be adopted... Not really, but it reminds me how opposites the two sides are. Kind of like the two sides of my brain always fighting against each other to make a decision. Maybe I can blame how messed up I am on my parents after all!!
On the one, I have a very conservative, schedule driven, orderly dad's side. On the other, I have a passionate, liberal, chaotic, fun-loving mom's side. Both crazy ( in a good way).
As Jack gets older, I LOVE having him around family as much as possible. I remember when I was younger how much I loved getting to be around the people that I am so blessed to have in my life still today. I learn so much from them.
Being in Houston pushes me to be a better person and always strive for more than what I have. To provide and be a lady and to be righteous and all the things that drive me through life.
But, there is something about being here that feels like home. Reminds me who I am and where I came from and gives me a minute to recharge my battery if you will.
So as I sit here disgusted that the Longhorns defense let the Aggies score in the first 16 seconds of the game, thinking back on all the dressing and turkey and countless other yummy things I have filled my belly with I am reflecting on my family, and how very much I love each and every member of my family each for different reasons, but I love them all to pieces! I am lucky to have such a great family :) Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. I hope that you are lucky enough to surround yourself with people you love and thoughts of loved ones you miss. I know I am...