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Pretty busy over here as we get things ready for Thanksgiving -- we'll be having a dozen people here at the house for turkey day this year. Granted, four of those people are age four and under, but even so (actually, even more so) it will be a full house. So life is full of checklists this week. Turkey? Check. Picked it up this morning. In fact, I've done all my shopping (I hope!) and tomorrow will be full of cleaning and some cooking.
I'm really trying to simplify things this year. (I purchased the pumpkin pie instead of making one from scratch! Gasp!) Not going as far as paper plates and plastic cups, but nearly.
Nana J arrives sometime tomorrow, and the kids are really looking forward to her visit. BB made her an art collage that she really wanted to put in the mail and have delivered. It took some convincing and explaining to bring her round to the idea that she could deliver it herself. In addition to Nana, on Thursday we'll have the pleasure of the company of S's brother and family as well as his Uncle J, Aunt S, and cousin K.
We'll have to set up a second buffet table in our living room (in fact, it's the table I purchased for the Renegade Craft Show this summer!) and there will barely be room to turn around twice in the house once everyone arrives. But it will be OK. Folks know we have a small place and when I made invitations I was clear about the emphasis: it will be a casual Thanksgiving. I'm doing my best not to stress out about it.
We'll see come Friday how successful I've been!
In other household happenings, I'm very happy to report that BJ had his follow-up appointment with the ENT doctor to check his ears. They are clear! No fluid build up worth noticing! God bless Flonase and Zyrtec. I really don't like having to have him on medications for months at a time, but it's obvious that they are doing the job. I have my suspicions that there's something in our 90+ year old house that is triggering the allergy symptoms. Which means, hopefully, that when we move out we'll leave the source behind! For now, though, there seems to be no need for tubes in his ears, which is excellent news. Another thing to be thankful for this year -- and here we are, already abundant with reasons for gratitude. Thank heavens for that.
We'll have to set up a second buffet table in our living room (in fact, it's the table I purchased for the Renegade Craft Show this summer!) and there will barely be room to turn around twice in the house once everyone arrives. But it will be OK. Folks know we have a small place and when I made invitations I was clear about the emphasis: it will be a casual Thanksgiving. I'm doing my best not to stress out about it.
We'll see come Friday how successful I've been!
In other household happenings, I'm very happy to report that BJ had his follow-up appointment with the ENT doctor to check his ears. They are clear! No fluid build up worth noticing! God bless Flonase and Zyrtec. I really don't like having to have him on medications for months at a time, but it's obvious that they are doing the job. I have my suspicions that there's something in our 90+ year old house that is triggering the allergy symptoms. Which means, hopefully, that when we move out we'll leave the source behind! For now, though, there seems to be no need for tubes in his ears, which is excellent news. Another thing to be thankful for this year -- and here we are, already abundant with reasons for gratitude. Thank heavens for that.
2 comments:
happy thanksgiving to your family, jen.
Thanks so much, Cathy! Same to you.
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