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We had a lovely Thanksgiving yesterday - I spent the first half cooking and half-watching the parade on TV with Elena (who really enjoyed it and seemed more annoyed by all the commercials than anything - SCORE!). We went over to

kassrachel and

yaoobruni's at mid-afternoon, and watched a bunch of football and ate amazing food and did general hanging out with them and their family. Elena played a lot with their Green Bay Packers matryoshkas and the Go game and stones, and read books, and was a good sport. I think she even ate some food this year, which is an improvement over last year..... It was a perfect way to spend Thanksgiving.

This morning, a friend of Elena's came over for a playdate - they just totally groove on each other's presence, so that's nice to see. He played a lot with our garbage truck and the letter refrigerator magnets, while his mom and I talked and Elena raced around. This afternoon, I've been trying to get a few things done while Elena naps, but mostly failing: when I tried to call my mother it said "the mailbox is full"; when I tried to do some work for school, the university library site seemed down (or sluggish, in the few moments it was up). Oh well. Instead, I flipped channels on TV and played some games on my computer, and feel pretty good about my day. But I do have a lot of work yet to do..... Alas.

(Elena is now kicking the wall above her bed - which is nearly directly overhead from where I am on the couch. I'll have to go get her momentarily.)

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All Cassie ate for Thanksgiving this year was an ear of corn on the cob and pie. Also an improvement over last year.

Last year Elena had a few appetizers and then ate Cheerios in front of the football game during the meal. This year, she even stayed at the table for most of the meal period. She still really chowed down on appetizers..... but not exclusively. :)

It was awesome to have y'all here. Does two years constitute a tradition? :-)

And I'm glad Elena likes our pickled string beans and our choice of cheeses and crackers!

I realized at some point on Thursday morning that I was bringing exactly the same dishes as last year. Obviously, I know what I like. :)