Yes, believe it or not, I'm still here.
Thanksgiving is in TWO days and Christmas is less than a month away. Am I prepared? No, I am not.
But I'm trying. I have procured all the supplies necessary for the pies that I want to make for Thursday. And I plan on making them tomorrow.
This will be a slightly different Thanksgiving this year as we are not hosting - but instead will head two doors down to celebrate with our dear friends. A and S will unfortunately not be joining us; heading to her parents instead.
I am being a good sport about this - this first Thanksgiving without my "baby" at the table.
Turns out that our Thanksgiving feast will also be a first. Apparently, instead of the usual turkey dinner we will be dining on brisket and salmon. And although, I thought I was ambivalent about turkey - I will miss the gravy, stuffing and turkey. I have promised my husband that I will harass him about this travesty several times on Thursday; since our child won't be here to do the honors (that child is fanatical about tradition).
Yesterday, I tried to take advantage of the warmer weather to set up our outdoor lighting situation. My pre-lit garland foiled that plan. So this morning, I headed out to Michael's to procure new garland. Only to have to turn around and go back to Michael's as the garland I bought wasn't long enough. This wouldn't be an issue except for the fact that Michael's is at least 20 minutes away (one way). But I persevered and got the lighting up before the cold weather hits (tomorrow). And I hounded The Husband to get it all connected and ready to go.
Then, in a spurt of productivity I was able to get the rest of the decorations (tree, etc.) up.
Now, I just need to sit down and focus on present buying. This particular chore has been put off even later than usual and now I need to get it done!
I'm vacillating on whether or not to do cards this year. Maybe if I can find some decent cards after making pies tomorrow. No pictures since we haven't seen the kids often enough to find the time for pictures. I really need to be more proactive about that next year (seems like I say this every year).
So what about you? Are you set for Thanksgiving? How about Christmas?
I just picked up our house-made turkey dinner. Our Food Co-op offers whatever you desire for your spread, and nothing needs to be done except warm, serve, and eat! There's only the two of us, after all. Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving to you and SG!
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ReplyDeleteAww, I'm holding you in my heart on your first Thanksgiving without your son. I know those days are on the horizon for us, too. Your Thanksgiving sounds like fun, though—I love the idea of celebrating holidays in non-traditional, unique ways.
This is Kari, by the way. Not sure how I got logged out. 🤣
DeleteIt will be fun and we will be with people we love.
DeleteSo many changes for you this year, Gigi, I'm sure it feels very unsettling. I hope your Thanksgiving goes well, even if it will be very different. xo
ReplyDeleteThanks, Nicole. I'm sure it will be amazing.
DeleteI still have years to go before an empty nest, but already I can feel the differences really accumulate. Like this morning - I got up and the kids had already eaten breakfast. I'm not saying I mind this, but it sure does feel weird sometimes.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving and perhaps some new treasured memories will be made <3
Treasured memories will definitely be made. Yes, you have a ways to go before the nest empties but you will also have many more moments like this morning and it is weird when it starts to happen with more frequency.
DeleteCoach said "I should've done the lights yesterday when it was still nice out." The kids exchanged sideways glances as he has not been great at doing the lights the last few years. Is he rushing? Uninterested? Mini said (not to him) she thinks the way he does the lights is insulting to those who choose to celebrate. I'm guessing that your lighting (and most of the rest of civilization's) looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteThis is a year full of adjustment, right down to the menu. I hope you enjoy your lovely neighbors and that things don't seem to off.
I have done absolutely nothing about Xmas. I refuse to be rushed. It's not even December yet; we've not even had Thanksgiving. This year's Tgiving is being hosted at Jared and Jordan's and will also celebrate Theo's first birthday. Her parents have come in from Colorado. Just like last year, it won't be "my" Thanksgiving, but things change when the family changes. You're feeling the same sense of being Out Of Sync that I am, but I know you'd at least like your son at your table. In the meantime, enjoy the presence of your friends and their generosity. XO
ReplyDeleteOn this day of thanksgiving I am thankful for having you as a blogging buddy.
ReplyDeleteOur Thanksgiving was the two of us at home so it was ezpz. As for Christmas decorating, I'm trying to gin up the enthusiasm for putting up the tree today. Don't know why I'm dragging my feet, but I am.
ReplyDeleteWe put up the tree yesterday, holiday cards were ordered on Friday, and now I just have to find presents for the three niblings we got in the draw and my husband and I'm done. I am feeling good about this! But check back in two weeks when I realize that I still have to wrap presents, send cards, and be the holiday magic creator.
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