
If you haven't already thought about it please take the time today to consider what you are thankful for. The list doesn't have to be long. How about the fact you woke this morning in a quiet, comfortable room? No fears to ruin your day? I've got a 22 pound turkey waiting for me to roast. The girls are at the stage in life where friends mean more to them than family. So our family sit-down will be brief as they prepare to visit others. I'll enjoy the time together however brief.
I do miss the family get-togethers from years ago. Dressing up to travel to 40 miles into the Bronx to spend the day with the NYC relatives. Actually they are our only relatives. Three remain along with a few cousins and grand children.
Our family goes beyond blood. I can count my closest allies in Texas, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.Sending best wishes and good health to them too.
I'm cooking today because I enjoy cooking. I'm preparing dishes the girls and Bill enjoy. It's not going to be much as we're taking Bill out for his Birthday 11/30 and he wants ribs. So $$ food will be divided this week.
lunchtime -
Pigs n'blankets (mini)
Shrimp cocktail
cucumber salad
Ed's onion dip
sausage balls - maybe
Dinner
turkey
cranberry sauce
cranberry stuffing (we call it stuffing)
green beans
candied sweet potatoes (not canned)
smashed potatoes w/onion
dessert
Bill's apple pie
vanilla fruit parfait
I'm thankful I have a job, healthy children and a husband who values his family