It's gonna suck...

Nothing against HB's family and I am grateful that they have invited me to share in their holiday.

But - I am bummed that I will be unable to share the holiday with my family. (See another post about ME!)

The good part is that Christmas is a few weeks away and I will be able to see them then. (Come on December 23rd)

I spent Thanksgiving away one year with The AH. It was a poor attempt at a Martha Stewart Thanksgiving. Instead of the whole turkey we were served breast (I am a dark meat lover). The homemade cranberry sauce was too tart and the veggies were pretty but bleech. Don't get me wrong the table was lovely. Something out of a book.

I prefer the pig trough method myself. My Dad puts these huge bowls and platters out and everyone digs in. Once, twice, it doesn't matter the bowls of food are never ending.

It is Thanksgiving ya know.

My Father really puts on a spread. Turkey,smashed potatoes, homemade gravy. The veggies are perfect in everyway. My fave is the greenbeans. He has two types of stuffings. One is bread and the other meat. I am not sure what type of meat - but its something that has been passed from Gramma to him. I am happy with a bowl of that. I am happy when there are leftovers so that I can have more of it after Thanksgiving.

I am happy when I am with my family. I love my family. I miss my family.

I think that on Thanksgiving - he will be sad. He won't have all the stuff to prepare for. All the stuff to cook. All the people in the kitchen asking for a bite. All the folks milling around and making him crazy and not getting in line quick enough.

"If you don't hurry it's gonna get cold!!!" He barks. The cute little vein protruding from his forehead and neck.

My Mom is the one who makes sure that he has everything he needs. She is the oil to his machine. Without her by his side - his nose would bleed. Plus -she makes sure he doesn't forget that there are rolls in the oven.

I think they will miss us terribly too.

Daddy, I hate your job and this will not be acceptable next year - so please put in for vacation...NOW!

Mommy, don't be too sad. We will be thinking of you both and critiquing everything - so it will suck for me and J too.

I think you should make dinner for the neighbors and the relatives. Have yourself a party.

But don't forget how miserable we all will be without you (guilt...Did it work?)