It's happened to all of us at some point in our lives -- we survive Thanksgiving, and that is what we really need to be thankful for. It all starts as a grand idea, have Thanksgiving, getting family together to visit, eat, play and talk. Then the work begins: plan the food, plan the table, iron the napkins, oops -- order larger tablecloth because the table is 126 inches long, just like the tablecloth. New 144 inch cloth is ordered and on the way. 
Shop for food, cook food, make appetizers, get wine --- no wine needed, already have 33 bottles and these homeowners don't even drink wine. Arrange flowers, make one 15 pound turkey on the day before, along with 10 pounds of mashed potatoes, 2 large bags of stuffing (each is for an 18-20 pound turkey), 8 large sweet potatoes, 2 large boxes of raspberry jello, 2 pounds of French green beans and dinner for that evening.
On the day of, stuff the second 15 pound turkey, roast the bird, make gravy, cut pomegranate, set the table, make name cards, arrange name cards, change candles to drip less, slice lemons, pour water, change name cards again, and celebrate. Talk to guests, take two aspirin, drink San Pellegrino with pomegranate juice, nibble on brie, snaps photos, smile, chitchat, smile, enjoy the moment because soon it will be over for another year.
What am I thankful for? My husband, my three children and their spouses and girlfriend, family who could come, no fires in the kitchen, no burned turkey, no fights at the dinner table, plenty of bubbly, and watching everyone enjoy the day. Happy belated Thanksgiving to all -- I would have been here sooner but I was busy in the kitchen.
Photo attribution: somewhatfrank
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