I will admit I had to do some soul-searching this year. I love to cook and Thanksgiving is like the SuperBowl of holidays for me. I have done Thanksgiving dinner for my family every year for the last 12 years.
And, I love it!
But, this year? I had to be realistic. I am now Mommy to 13 month old twins. And, while I try to present myself as Super Woman on a daily basis, I had to come to terms with the fact that I just don't have the time to do it this year.
Sure, I could stay up until 11:00 pm every night to get everything prepared and I could spend all of Thanksgiving Day in the kitchen but, when it comes down to it?
Spending the day with my family and my kids is more important than cooking.
Sorry, Rachel Ray. But, it is.
So, we're having dinner catered by Wegman's this year. And, I'll eat it knowing that my dinner would have been better but seeing my kids eat mashed potatoes and green beans at their first "real" Thanksgiving will be worth it.
I'm thankful for so many things this year. This time last year? Kendall was coming home from the hospital after the meningitis nightmare. I beam with pride and tears in my eyes when I look at her. She is a thriving, happy little girl and thank God, that whole ordeal is just a memory now.
We're gearing up for the holiday season in the "B" house. And, loving every minute of it!
3 comments:
They are too cute for words, Suzanne! I'm right there with you on cutting things back this year and just enjoying time with the family.
CUUUUUUUTE!!
I'm with you on the delivered Thanksgiving front. We are doing the same :-)
love the picture :)
and mmmmmmmm wegmans. it may not be YOUR cooking, but at least it's good!! :) and after all, you will be able to be thankful for getting good sleep the week before AND still being able to spend time with your family.
what kind of finger foods are your kids eating? everything?
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