Thanksgiving is usually held at the house of one of BF's relatives. A couple of weeks ago, I posted a question on facebook asking where Thanksgiving would be this year and got a response that no one knows yet. I've patiently waited to see if there would be any type of announcement as to who is hosting. I'm sure someone has volunteered at this point because planning needs to be done and help needs to be asked for, but I still haven't seen anything. This being the case, BF suggested we have our own Thanksgiving and invite his neighbor friends to our house.
I'm thrilled at the prospect! I've never hosted my own Thanksgiving. We live too far away for BF's family to consider making the trip up to see us. We live in St. Cloud and most of them are in the cities. On Monday, we sat down with the neighbors and discussed meal plans. BF and I will take care of apps, the main dishes, and the drinks and they will provide desserts. BF gets a free turkey from work which is extremely helpful! My list seems like it's a mile long, but a lot of what's on there can be bought in pieces. Now I just have to re-organize my list into food categories so I don't forget anything! I also have to figure out what can be made ahead of time and stored and what absolutely needs to be made the day of, aside from the turkey, of course. :p
I've been Flying (www.flylady.net) since I became a SAHM in April of this year and it's really helping me with not freaking out about the state of my home. My home isn't in a "state". Sure, I've slacked a little for about a week now because I haven't felt well, but my home is still pretty clean. I know I have a few weeks before Thanksgiving and I'm confident my routines will see me through it without any stress or last minute crisis cleaning.
Thanksgiving is my second favorite holiday (Halloween tops the list) and I'm excited to start our own family traditions. Big A is 8 and Little A is 16.5 months. I want them to have great holiday memories. I have very fond memories of Thanksgiving with my Dad. I think it would be awesome if, once our kids are grown, they still want to come back home for Thanksgiving. I'm really hopeful that this year will be the start of our own Thanksgiving traditions.
BF and I have absolutely NO IDEA how to cook a turkey. Neither of us have ever done it. I have a FlyBuddy who has offered to help me with tips and advice so our turkey doesn't come out dry or burnt or raw. I do know it needs to thaw for several days before Thanksgiving and I'm hoping BF's work gives him the turkey coupon early enough to do that. I'd like to thaw it in the fridge, but I'll do it in the sink if necessary.
Little A just toddled up to me for her boobies! Time to go. :)
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