Giving thanks for an unusual holiday that involved NO turkey, no pie, no stuffing. I don't think I would do it every year, but it ended up a nice, small, family outing that included wild (OK, maybe not so wild) birds and putting greens. I think I can safely say that the kids will remember the birds. The one that they held was named Harry, because he likes to go to the highest point...which on a person is, of course, in their hair. Natalie was in love with Harry. Liam thought Harry was hysterical. Owen...at first pulled his coat over his head and said, "No bird on head!" but then decided that he wanted to hold Harry. When Harry started flapping his way to his "favorite spot" on a person, Owen let out a shriek that could break glass. Too bad I don't have the video to go with that picture. The picture makes it look a bit like Owen is being attacked by a crazed bird, but I swear that it ended well. I calmly removed the bird and Owen laughed and pointed at his head and asked for "Bird on head, Mommy." In the interest of bird safety, we passed him on to other kids. We missed seeing extended family, and yes, I may have even missed the turkey and trimmings a little bit. But I'm giving thanks for the goodness that can come from unusual holidays too.
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The pic of Owen screaming is hilarious!! I would love to see the video - that is most likely what I would do too! Not a fan of birds.
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