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Even though I managed to start some Christmas shopping (a few weeks ago!), I am not ready for the holidays. I have gone to the basement to pull out boxes of decorations–just to get them ready–and just gone back upstairs saying “Fuck it”. The same thing happened with Halloween. I had spiderwebs galore to be hung up and those self adhesive decals to stick around but I was just overwhelmed by a feeling of “Who will care?” It just so happens that I was right about Halloween. Even though we had three new families (with kids) move onto the block, we still barely had any visitors. As I turned out the light that night I was glad I hadn’t put out the extra effort.
I love Christmas. I love the way my house smells with all the baked goods. I love the smell of the spice candles I light and the smell of the tree and wreath. My plain windows have lights and my tables and walls are decorated with my treasures, the ones that only come out this time of year. I am impatient to get them up and reluctant to take them down. But this year? The thought just tires me.
All of the unpacking, the glitter everywhere, going up and down the stairs…all followed by dusting and vacuuming. Busyness and energy all day while still needing to make dinner and do laundry. Ugh…..
And then there is Thanksgiving. The NOW holiday. I have my sister-in-law and her family joining us. So I am doing the ‘extra cleaning’ that one does for company. I am making applesauce and devilled eggs. I am cutting vegetables, cheeses and pepperoni. Anything I can get done early, I am doing.
I forgot the TURKEY!
The center piece of the entire day!!! Normally, my family alone can demolish a 15 pound turkey but since there will be double the people, I wanted a 25 pounder. There were none to be found last night. I learned that they should be ordered “special”. Every turkey in the case was frozen rock solid. They will never thaw!!! Luckily for me, Hubs went to the butcher’s counter and asked the guy there if they had anything “in the back”. He came back to the shopping cart with an unfrozen turkey!! He is da man!!! (It was only 15 pounds but I will work it.) I also ended up with a breast just in case.
NOW I will get ready for Thanksgiving. I’ll stick to the food. I’ll worry about the decorations later.
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Grant said:
on November 24, 2009 at 1:46 PMIf the turkey looks like it will run short, just make everyone else feel guilty for not becoming a vegan.
Metalmom said:
on November 24, 2009 at 3:28 PMGrant-The thought of ANYONE in this family (and the extended family too!!) becoming vegan…..OMG! I’m still doubled over with laughter!!!!
phinz said:
on November 24, 2009 at 6:43 PMMaybe slice it reeeeeeeeal thin? Or just have LOTS of gravy & stuffing!
Happy TG!!!
Metalmom said:
on November 24, 2009 at 7:35 PMphinz-No worries here. I’m cooking the breast tomorrow. Then the bird on Thursday. There is never such a thing as “too much turkey” at my house! On Friday, all the friends that are home from college will be here looking for leftovers or at least a sammich!
Sybil Law said:
on November 24, 2009 at 7:54 PMThe best thing about Thanksgiving is that it’s all about the food and people. It’s a great, no stress holiday. Well, for me. Since I don’t have to cook anything.
But still – I mean, there’s no presents to wrap/ buy, and really, all you need are some candles for decoration. And a smile.
Hope you have a great one!
Finn said:
on November 24, 2009 at 8:54 PMFunny, but I am NEVER ready for Christmas. And somehow it all comes together.
I love Thanksgiving, even though it’s usually at my house. I like having my family together and the food is good. And what Sybil said about the decorating!
Metalmom said:
on November 24, 2009 at 10:10 PMSybilLaw-If I had to decorate for Thanksgiving too, I’d probably put a bullet in my head! But I agree. I think it is the most relaxed holiday of them all. Just family and we usually just do a buffet dinner rather than a sit down. It is so much easier to eat when we are ready. You have a wonderful one too!!
Metalmom said:
on November 24, 2009 at 10:11 PMFinn- I HAVE to be ready for Christmas. I would be insane if I wasn’t. I will have about 50 people here for Christmas eve and if I’m not ready then…..well, not much will get done while I drink with family!!
Marty said:
on November 25, 2009 at 5:12 PMGet one of those Tofu turkeys if you run short of the real thing. No tofus died in the process.
Metalmom said:
on November 25, 2009 at 9:15 PMMarty-Two words: YUCKY POO!!!
Have a good Thanksgiving!!
Lynda said:
on November 27, 2009 at 2:19 AMhahaha, you could hide at my house if it didn’t work out. We didn’t even have turkey.
Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!