Church last night here. Church this morning in Rockford. Besides our family, ten people at each place. "Even so, Lord, quickly come to Thy final harvest-home. Gather Thou Thy people in, free from sorrow, free from sin."
Before church this morning, as we were putting the turkey in to roast, we managed TWICE to spill turkey blood and juices all over different parts of the kitchen counters, walls, and floor. That left us with some mopping to take care of when we got home.
All the kids were here, so that made 10 of us for dinner. Nothing surprising, just the delicious regular feast. (Is "delicious regular feast" an oxymoron?? I don't think so. We're spoiled.) Turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, herb bread, corn, sweet potatoes, gelled cranberries, wine (from a bottle! not a box), and pie. We had a couple of bushels of awesome Hubbard squash given to us this year, so the pie was not technically pumpkin. One poor child was freaked out yesterday by the idea of squash pie. But she got told a thing or two, and by the time it was served up today, I think she forgot, and it was as delicious as any pumpkin pie she ever ate.
Katie and Nathan brought their kitten, unwilling to leave him alone at home for so many days. Our two cats have been shockingly agreeable about this interloper. Our kitten and their kitten even seem to be getting to enjoy each other a bit. The middle-aged cat is probably being pacified by the odors and occasional tastes of turkey. Another dirty plate with turkey bits and gravy? "Here, kitty kitty kitty!"
Lots of talking and joking around. Lots of watching kitty interactions. Lots of computer talk among those who understand such things (not me). Lots of theological talk. Some sorting through books and shelves for what girls might want to take with them for their bookshelves and my future grandkids. Lots of catching up and telling stories. Lots of digesting and not giving our tummies enough time to rest before we began refilling them again. Turned out to be a much better day than the 6:30 a.m. harbingers indicated.
I like my family.
Thursday, November 22, 2007
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We like your family too ;o) Sounds like an awesome day. I am happy for you that things went well and you could enjoy some relaxed time with the people you love and care for. Hope the oven held out.......
ReplyDeleteThe oven is moody: it works sometimes and not others. We put the turkey in a Nesco roaster to ensure that it didn't end up taking 29 hours to cook. The stovetop worked for almost everything else, with just a bang or two needed to bop it into shape when it got moody. We were lucky!
ReplyDeleteI hope your celebration was great!
We had a fantastic time just being with all of you yesterday... I think Hero feels left out, though. She waited for me by the door most of the day (today), I've been told...
ReplyDeleteI like your family too! Glad to hear you are having such a nice time with all your kids...just wait 'til those grand babies start coming too!
ReplyDeleteI like your family, too, and I'm glad you all had such an enjoyable Thanksgiving together!
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