Procrastination

The Thanksgiving cactus is blooming right on schedule.
 (If you look carefully, you can teeth marks on the leaves from the cats.)

The morning is shrouded in fog, but yesterday's blustery, rainy day has passed. Tomorrow promises to be clear and in the 40s. A good travel day for all who are coming here for Thanksgiving. And a good day to put the drinks outside.

The current count for Thanksgiving dinner is 30, and it's time to kick it into gear. So what am I doing? Talking with you all. I can procrastinate with the best of them. :)

But we're reasonably under control. We have figured out enough tables and chairs for everyone, and this was no small feat. We've done some cleaning and hope to do more today, but we shall see. This may be an area where good enough is good enough. Silverware is wrapped, and nametags are ready. Quiet rooms are ready for the two newborns and their parents, who might need some time away from the crowd. Emails have been sent about parking. And last night, I made 15 pounds of make-ahead mashed potatoes. 

Today, Ward is smoking two turkeys, which will be reheated in the oven tomorrow. He did a test run a few weeks ago, and this method worked well. Tomorrow, we will bake the ham. And we need to get ice, figure out hot water for tea, decorate the tables, figure out staging for all of the food, how we will reheat the dishes people are bringing, etc. Quite frankly, I'm not sure what all needs to be done today. Thank goodness we made a list a couple of weeks ago. 

So before I'm off to be distracted by something else, I am wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving, whether you spend it by yourself watching the parades or with others and a big meal. And it may sound cliche, but when I count my blessings they will include you. I am genuinely thankful for the friends I have made here in blog land. 

Happy Thanksgiving!

Until next time...