Cookin

Another day of playing hookie from work. OK...I did take it as a vacation day but still feel guilty about not working when others are working. Have to get over that. Hubby and I were just talking about taking a "real" vacation. Have not been away (totally away...no computer or Blackberry) since Little One came along. Need to get away and recharge the batteries. Hopefully, in January or February.

Today was cooking day. Momma Bear brought all her recipes and has been madly cooking all day. The house smells great. She is not used to the primitive conditions - no "kitchen scissors" (whatever those are...to cut the pie crust), no pestle (to crush the cloves for the pumpkin pie), only a weak little hand held mixer, etc - but she seems to be managing. I told her I was going to tell everyone that I contributed to the feast tomorrow as well. My contribution? I opened all the cans. Momma Bear cannot figure out how to use the handheld can opener (it is the only modern thing we have...from Pampered Chef...very cool device but not like her "key" manual can opener).

Tonight, my sister and her boys will be arriving. Hubby has many outdoor projects to be done. But, as it is supposed to rain, they will likely all be indoors watching football and playing cribbage. (just missing my other sister).

Thanksgiving is always a great time. Hubby and I were married on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. (So that is when I always celebrate....even though he insists on celebrating on the 25th, the actual date of the occasion.) Also, Thanksgiving two years ago changed our lives. The Wednesday before T'day, we got the call that we were being matched with a baby. Ten days later, Little One was born and our lives were changed forever.

Thanksgiving...a house full of family...now that is something to be thankful for!