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Posted 11/23/2010 4:59 AM (GMT 0)
I don't know where everybody is from but I don't see anyone on  on her FREAKING OUT about all the cooking, cleaning, driving, PEOPLE and all that go with Thanksgiving. I really hope you all have a wonderful week and I hope I can push through it.  I feel so guilty because I would rather just skip it all and have a small day at home with my family.

Bay shocked

Posted 11/23/2010 6:13 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Bayla, I'm live inArkansas and my daughter, son-in-law and 2yr old grandchid,
are driving from WI to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with us. My grandaughter
gets into everything, so I'm busy "kidproofing" our home. They will be with us
from Wednesday to Monday. I'm flaring right now, but I'm pacing myself pretty
well. Hubby is a big help and I know my daughter will be a big help with all the
cooking. I can't wait to see them and anxious to be Grammy playing with my
little sweetheart.

I still have plenty to do but I'm not stressing yet. it will all get done somehow:)

Hope you have a great week too Bay and Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted 11/23/2010 6:27 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Bayla, I am in North Dakota here and Im hoping on Wednesday to go pick up my 2 sons that are about a 100 miles away. They are calling for a storm here so I dont know if I am going to be able too. My daughter is coming on Thursday to make the meal for me. I just dont think I am up to it this year. I still have to do the grocery shopping but i will get it done. I try real hard not to stress over things. It tends to make things worse and things always seem to come together anyways.
Hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving
Gentle Hugs
Shirley
Posted 11/23/2010 12:16 PM (GMT 0)
Bay, you need to pace yourself to get through entertaining.  I usually have Thanksgiving at my house....14 people...but this year someone else volunteered!  yeah    Believe it or not, they contacted me and asked if I MINDED if they did Thanksgiving this year!  Mind?  Me?  turn    I was sooo happy.  I only have to bring a hot vegetable!

 

But when I do entertain, I start planning way ahead of time.  I actually make my bread dressing a month ahead of time and freeze it.  Once thawed and cooked in the turkey, you can't tell the difference!  I clean several days ahead of time.  I used to try to cook and clean all on the same day...that's my Type A personality showing...but I've learned how to relax on that issue now.   Now I'm happy if the Department of Health isn't called in!  smilewinkgrin    I peel my potatoes the night before, cover them with water and stick them in the fridge.  Just things like that make a huge difference.  I also ask people to bring something to add to the feast.

 

Just be easy on yourself.  Don't try to be perfect.  That's too demanding and also impossible!  You will get everything done and  you will have a great time with family and friends, too!  Above all, be sure to give thanks for your many blessings.  We all have them,  you know!  Here's to a great Thanksgiving!

 

Sherrine

Posted 11/23/2010 5:07 PM (GMT 0)
Thanksgiving is something to be gotten through for me, I hate to admit....since my parents are gone (2 years now) we have less and less to do with my brother and his family - even though they're 5 minutes from here.  We haven't spoken in months.  I couldn't care less about the food, family is what it's about for me, and I have very little of it.  The whole thing makes me very sad, but I can't change it.  *remember Serenity Prayer....* 

So, it'll be just us and our 3 grown kids, and a family friend.  And all the animal hair, kitty litter and miscellaneous junk our hearts can hold.      turn    Happy Thanksgiving!

Debbie

Posted 11/23/2010 5:57 PM (GMT 0)
I am in TN and thankfully all my family lives about 15 minutes away from my house. Usually we go out to eat on Thanksgiving, but this year Mom wants it at her house. There will be only 7 of us as bro and his wife spending time with her kids. We all contribute but since I am known for not being a good cook (we once had a beagle that would run to the back door and whine if he saw me put a pot on the stove). I leave it up to dh and others to do the cooking. My job is to rest up for the day. Hubby makes sure it keeps quiet so I can sleep in till I have to get ready to leave.

Christmas though is at my house. So I will have to do some prep for that. But again, hubby is a big help. yeah

Posted 11/23/2010 6:22 PM (GMT 0)
Sherrine,

I'm glad you're getting a break this year as far as cooking! You certainly deserve it. Have fun.

Debbie
Posted 11/23/2010 8:47 PM (GMT 0)
I'm just having my immediate family (4 of us, total) and my parents over, so I refuse to stress about it. I've done most of my baking, and that seems to be the hardest part. My oldest can help out, as can everybody else. This is not a big holiday for me, personally, but I am very excited about putting up Christmas decorations over the weekend. :)

No reason to feel guilty about wanting to skip it, you're allowed!!
Posted 11/24/2010 12:01 AM (GMT 0)
I am from TX. This year we are driving a few hours out of town to have Thanksgiving with "The Cousins". Our children and a few of hubbys siblings will be there as well. Basically I have a break from all of the cleaning and cooking. yeah Probabably a good thing as I have been having one whopper of a flare.

Oh did I mention Me my husband and two grown kids get to enjoy the ride with our two dogs - in a sedan mind you , because I refuse to leave them behind. I am a little concerned about the getting stiff in the car ride. Other than that really happy someone else is doing the cooking.

Hope all of you enjoy the holiday. Be safe.
Posted 11/24/2010 12:20 AM (GMT 0)
I live in Missouri and I will just have my husband and my elderly folks this year. My sister lives in Ohio, and my folks will be travelling there to spend a week with her and her children the day after Thanksgiving. Since my dad does not like turkey, I am fixing him lasagna. That is easy to do. Just add a salad and some breadsticks, and there ya go. My husband loves turkey, so I will fix a turkey for Christmas or just for some weekend meal in the next few weeks. I like the traditional turkey dinner, but my dad is 83, so my husband and I decided he could have whatever he wants. Unfortunately, my husband and I could not have children, and our families are small, but we enjoy each others company and we have our furry children to keep us young and laughing. We may start volunterring at local church that serves Thanksgiving dinner every year, once my folks are gone. They live with us, but have their own living room, bedroom, bath area. Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday. V
Posted 11/24/2010 12:37 AM (GMT 0)
I hope all of you have a great Thanksgiving. We live on the gulf coast so it is traditional to have seafood. I have twelve pounds of shrimp to peel, really hard on the hands but I think my son is coming to help me tomorrow. I have two sons 18 and 20 and husband out of town working. Have a great day with your families.
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