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Post by SunnyGirl on Nov 26, 2003 13:47:32 GMT -5
Good Morning......
I am working hard on my recovery, trying to keep focused on the positive! Through the years, I have worried about creating the "perfect holidy" meal and a warm and fuzzy "get-together" for the family. ;D It's funny how life just doesn't turn out the way we expect it to.....
Anyway, this year it is my goal to enjoy Thanksgiving and not stress about perfection. Not sure why I ever felt the need to put myself through that agony, but this year I am going to "keep it simple". I am going to take what's good and let go of the rest.
I know Lin is always so prepared, when I grow up I want to be just like her..... ;D I think I am going to go chop celery and get a head start !
Wishing all of you a Happy Thanksgiving....
Hugs and Prayers, ~SG~
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Post by SaraLee on Nov 26, 2003 18:08:50 GMT -5
Hope you have a very emjoyable holiday SG. I can relate to wanting the perfect day and I would spend so much time making sure I had every thing just right...including my house, the food and myself and spent so much time and energy in preparation, that when the big moment came, I was exausted and all I could think about was....is everything still going perfectly?
Some times before everyone was done eating, I was already cleaning up and packing away the left over food, so the idea of perfection was not lost with a messy table in view.
Today I still prepare as much as I can ahead of time but I relax enough to take it as it comes and leave it as it is. The program has helped me to understand that the most important thing about holiiday celebrations is spending time with family and friends, not spending time trying to make things appear perfect. Relaxing at holiday time leaves time for me to count my blessings and actually watch those blessing happen. Happy Thanksgiving to all. SaraLee
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Post by Lin on Nov 26, 2003 19:06:53 GMT -5
Perfect family dinner? I can't remember ever having one of those in THIS family. LOL It's always a chance to get together and see who can tick off somebody else.
I do try to plan things early and get things organized and out of the way. I have finished my Christmas shopping and today mailed most of my Chirstmas cards and packages. I'm not cooking tomorow...going to the neice's house ...that same one who does not care for me. I promise to be good. The food I am taking is ready. So tomorrow morning I can kick back and enjoy the morning..read the paper, have coffee, whatever.
You want to be like me when you grow up? WOW>>thanks! LOL
Christmas eve this year IS at my house, but it's with my side of the family instead of his. It's a whole different ballgame there. Nobody fights. Nobody cries and goes home. But it's far from perfect. I'll be ready when the time comes.
Lin
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Post by lildee on Nov 27, 2003 9:08:36 GMT -5
My plans for the holiday. The morning will start with my older daughter going to play in her band for school at the football game.(She plays flute) After coming home freezing, I think some hot chocolate will be in order. Later after the bird is cooked it will be a simple meal. Turkey, stuffing, cranberries,and yams. Just my hubby and my girls. Just time for us to be together and enjoy each other. After all the dishes are done, it will be time to relax and enjoy some pumpkin pie and good company and a time to reflect on all that I am thankful for. I hope you all have a happy, healthy and joyous holiday spent with the ones you love.
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