Why Is Thanksgiving Important To Me

Family or sports-it seems like a simple decision, right? Not for me. My family has been getting together to have Thanksgiving since before I was born. I love seeing my grandparents, hanging out with my cousins, and most of all, the sweet, juicy, tender turkey that my grandmother cooks for us every year. On the other hand, I had set some high goals for me in swimming such as making the state swim meet. Missing even one day of swim practice can have a detrimental effect on you. With that being said, whatever option I chose I would not be completely happy with.
It was early November when I found out that I would have practice over Thanksgiving weekend. At first we thought that we would still be able to go to my grandma 's house, but the schedule changed and another practice was added. We soon realized that I couldn 't do both. I was devastated. I loved …show more content…
I get along with my cousins well and we look forward to seeing each other. We always play games together such as spying on the adults, playing the game of Life, and wrestling each other until the adults tell us to calm down. We always have loads of fun together. Another great thing about Thanksgiving is the food. My Grandma makes the best turkey, potatoes, and ham. She also makes a superb pumpkin pie for dessert and every morning you wake up to the mouth watering smell of bacon coming from the kitchen.
I also enjoy swimming. I like spending time with my teammates, completing hard sets during practice, and jumping into the frigid water at five o 'clock in the morning. I have become great friends with my teammates in and out of practice. The coaches also push us to do our best and give us swim sets that are so hard that they frequently leave us sore for days. Additionally I also had to prepare for my first swim meet. Missing one day of swim practice can ruin your stroke technique and create a perception among the coaches that you’re not as dedicated as others on the