Give Thanks

I walked into my house today after school and mumbled to myself about how there are so many decorations. They are going to be up for a month and then they change for Christmas, which is so much worse. My mom is an insane decorater. Each room looks perfect according to the season or holiday. But Christmas really drives me nuts. I mean, why do we need three trees? There are so many boxes of garlands and it is just a mess. The time it takes to put it all up is about the same amount of time it actually stays up. But then I thought, why on earth am I upset about garlands? At least I have a home to put them in and a family to get angry at when we do it. At least I have a dining room table to put that Thanksgiving meal on. I have a small kitchen, but at least I have food in the pantry. Yes, sure, I have a crazy mother with too many decorations, but at least I have a mom that cares enough to put it all up. So the next time someone in your family drives you nuts, think about why the thing that grates on your nerves is the same reason you love them so much. I love you mom!!!