It feels a little odd - this Thanksgiving. The first one in 38 years that I haven't baked the pies, made the rolls, roasted the turkey, baked the ham, and rearranged the furniture to seat the extra guests. I honestly think there are people who have never seen my house without wall to wall tables and chairs, 20+ people on the guest list and always room for one more.
We've had the unexpected boyfriend, girlfriend, college friend, some body's brother (with wife and kids), friends of friends of (relatives and/or friends).... We've invited people who said they couldn't come, and then showed up when their plans fell thru, or the weather kept them in town. We've entertained folks we'd never heard of till they appeared on our doorstep. We once invited a lady whose daughter was away, and she came, not only did she bring her boyfriend, but the daughter, a grandson, the daughter's boyfriend and his two kids. I have a picture of all these people around my table. It's a tight fit - you can't even see all the faces, but then I didn't know all the names either.
It was wonderful! There was always enough food - enough for leftovers for the ones who stayed for supper. There were always enough chairs (okay, everyone under age 6 gets to sit on the floor!). There were always enough plates, forks, spoons, (you'll have to share the knives, plastic forks for the under 6) and there was more laughter and more hugs and come again soon's than some folks have in a year, let alone a day. It truly was wonderful!
Now this year it's going to be different. Since I'm taking care of my Mother, my older daughter and oldest son have decided to come early, to bring the food, AND to prepare it in my kitchen! All I have to do is bring Mother and enjoy myself.
I feel a little weird. I know they are good cooks, I know they'll cleanup after themselves. I know I should be grinning ear to ear, but still, I feel a little weird. I know it will be wonderful, anytime you give of yourself it's wonderful, but still......
I guess what I feel like is RAH's turkey. . .
Wishing you the best of Thanksgiving - family and friends to share it, an abundance of love and laughter, and an extra slice of pumpkin pie!
We've had the unexpected boyfriend, girlfriend, college friend, some body's brother (with wife and kids), friends of friends of (relatives and/or friends).... We've invited people who said they couldn't come, and then showed up when their plans fell thru, or the weather kept them in town. We've entertained folks we'd never heard of till they appeared on our doorstep. We once invited a lady whose daughter was away, and she came, not only did she bring her boyfriend, but the daughter, a grandson, the daughter's boyfriend and his two kids. I have a picture of all these people around my table. It's a tight fit - you can't even see all the faces, but then I didn't know all the names either.
It was wonderful! There was always enough food - enough for leftovers for the ones who stayed for supper. There were always enough chairs (okay, everyone under age 6 gets to sit on the floor!). There were always enough plates, forks, spoons, (you'll have to share the knives, plastic forks for the under 6) and there was more laughter and more hugs and come again soon's than some folks have in a year, let alone a day. It truly was wonderful!
Now this year it's going to be different. Since I'm taking care of my Mother, my older daughter and oldest son have decided to come early, to bring the food, AND to prepare it in my kitchen! All I have to do is bring Mother and enjoy myself.
I feel a little weird. I know they are good cooks, I know they'll cleanup after themselves. I know I should be grinning ear to ear, but still, I feel a little weird. I know it will be wonderful, anytime you give of yourself it's wonderful, but still......
I guess what I feel like is RAH's turkey. . .
just a little . weird!
Patty have a wonderful "new" Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteAlmost the same kind of store for us but a little twist - we turned into fulltime RV folk and to be in the middle of now where and cook a turkey and all the goodies was a challenge but it was the best one ever and gave us the best memories - our only guest was a fox in which we gave her two raw eggs... You will do fine once you see everyone - you are giving the blessings of letting others serve you. This is beyond wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving!!
Evielynne
You deserve this my friend! You really, really do!
ReplyDeleteAnd after 'meeting' you, I have no doubt that you are very giving and would welcome anyone. Even a crazy Hillbilly with a little boy that loves M & M's and the rest of his crazy family. Maybe someday we'll show up! And we'll take you out to dinner!