With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, I am having mixed feelings about this holiday. On one hand, I'm sad that Hubby will not be here to share it with me. On another hand, I'm EXCITED because my great friend from home will be here visiting. And, on ANOTHER hand (didn't you know military wives have three hands?) I'm feeling disappointed to be once again missing out on a big family gathering.
You see, this year my whole family will be at my parents' house for the feast (or, everyone that matters, anyway), including one of my cousins (who sometimes seems more like a 4th sibling and has been working out of the country for the past few years) AND my brother's girlfriend (who apparently is soon to be his fiance).
But, you know, I can handle the missing out on the big family gatherings thing. As long as the family remembers to mention me in the majority of their conversations (or that's how it goes in my imagination anyway).
What I CANNOT handle, however, is the moment where I make the obligatory holiday phone call home.
It usually goes a little something like this:
The phone gets passed around like a hot potato -- each person feigning interest in the telephone call while being distracted with conversation and laughter going on in the background. It's very annoying. And, it happens EVERY time.
So, family, this year do me a big favor. When I make my phone call, use all of your self-restraint and actually BE interested in your phone conversation with me. And, whatever you do, do NOT talk and laugh with the people in the background.
I understand that this may be a tall order, but I believe that you can handle it. I have faith in you. :)
So, do we have a deal?
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