It's been selfish of me - so gonna deck it out for Xmas this year - gonna do it right for the boys. They deserve that 'go-to' place for the holidays that always was there for them. They're good kids.
However, for now....it's all about thanksgiving.
We've always invited those who are alone, away from any family - or just friends that need to eat! When working in the hospital - I always invited travel nurses. They were from elsewhere - they only knew the people they worked with and rarely had family nearby. It felt good to do things like that.
The boys seem to always have a friend that needs a place to eat on Thanksgiving. It seems to just make it more about what the holiday is about - sharing and fellowship around a table that is burdened with a feast.
Over the years I've traded off with my Best friend - I did Thanksgiving and she did Christmas. This year she's leaving for xmas - so we are doing thanksgiving together -but still at my house. I know of at least 6 who will be here. And the menu will serve them all well.
So tomorrow (Monday) after work - I fight the crowds - find a turkey - and many of the other trimmings, and haul it home. I'm not feeling so re-charged after this weekend - for some reason I just didn't really rest. So Monday is going to be tough getting up - tough at work - and tough after work. Just another Manic Monday! :)
I'm looking forward to good times and good food in about 4 days.
Oh and by the way. My son threw out my fryer last year - and I was concerned we wouldn't be frying again - but he brought a super delux new toy over for the bird fry extravaganza.
Here it is:
Wish me luck with this monster! :)
It's a doozy!!
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