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For most people, it’s just easier to be thankful on Thanksgiving.

Family. Friends. Good food. A long weekend. Cool weather. A gateway to December holidays. There is a reminder in the name. We may even awkwardly say stuff we’re thankful for out loud.

Thanksgiving is a forcing function to reset our expectations.

Then tomorrow hits. And day 17. Day 101. Day 212. Day 299. Day 364. It’s a long road all the way back to Thanksgiving next year.

Expectations go back to normal. We don’t say the stuff out loud. We definitely don’t write it down. We forget that a slow morning with kids who woke up on the right side of the bed is just amazing. And perfect weather for the big outdoor party is a gift. And using FaceTime to see family is absolutely bonkers when you really think about it.

Thanksgiving matters. But so do the other 364 days in the year.