Worth It Wednesday/ Thanksgiving Gift

As I write this, I am playing with my baby and watching the Dawson's Creek series finale. And it made me realize that today's post needs to be special. Worth It Wednesday for the past few weeks has been about gifts and giving that you can pay for. Today's gift is not something money can buy:

TIME.

If you haven't seen the finale, I won't ruin it for you (even though you probably should watch it since it's been over for years). But, the main point is that we are never giving enough time, and you never know when it will run out, so make the most of it.

I live this way with my daughter. With my eldest, I missed so much because I was working all the time. And when I wasn't working, there wasn't much time to sit back and savor the moments. Eventually I learned to create special moments with her, and to give more time to making memories, even if it meant making a little less money sometimes. (I was blessed with an understanding boss, and had earned a few extra days off after working so hard and long.) I got to be a chaperone for a few school trips, and even went to my daughter's field day, where she hula hooped for a minute during a relay race. (So proud.)

I am now lucky enough to be a stay at home mom. My significant other works so hard, and I appreciate it. I have seen my daughter crawl, heard her first word, and got bitten by her first tooth. There are days when I get nothing done, and I know that's okay, because I am making memories with her. Even if she doesn't remember, I can tell her I was there.

Since she was born, my 10 year old spends Thanksgiving or Christmas with her father's family. This year, it will be a lot different for her. Her grandparents passed away in the past year, a few months apart. I wish I could be there to take the sting out of it, because I know it's going to hurt her a lot.

Tomorrow is a day for family. You will go to someone's house, maybe bring a dish to share, and gather around a table to eat. But, don't forget to spend time and make memories. You never know how many more moments you will have with the people you love. Give the gift of love and time, because in the end, that is all that really matters.

Happy Thanksgiving, and love to you all.

New Feature: Worth It Wednesday!

...That is such a corny name, I know.

Here's what it is: Every Wednesday, I will share something that I feel is worthwhile. This could be music, a book, a website, or a recipe, etc.

Today's share is a game: Munchkin. Most "nerds" know this one, but for those who don't, it is truly awesome. It's one of those games that you pass by because of the simple packaging, or because it's "just another card game". But it's so much more than just a card game.

This was the game night go-to for myself, my fiancé, and his brother. The objective of the game is to reach level 10 by defeating monsters. Sounds simple, right? Soooo not true. The other players can add extra monsters, or curse you. It gets exciting and loud really fast, especially if you are competitive like us.

Munchkin also offers a deluxe edition, as well as expansion packs (like vampires and ninjas). There is something for everyone, so check it out!