Here's wishing all of you a Happy Thanksgiving!

We're having "ours" today (Wed.) at my sister's house. In-law families insist on having theirs on the actual Thanksgiving day, so we are accommodating their wishes. We could do it Friday, but my Honduran family is leaving then.

My contribution is sweet potatoes, corn, and persimmon pudding, all of which I have to make this morning. I have to make a run to the IGA for milk and eggs first.

Reason? Well, I didn't know my two daughters were "camping out" at my house. With their husbands and 4 kids, they've depleted my pantry of the dairy products, bread and peanut butter! I'm the last to know about their plans. Just go with the flow! My ex-wife, mother of my kids, was here for 4 hours yesterday (which she appreciated greatly). I played golf!

I counted 8 overnight sleepers, excluding me. Being used to total quiet, I heard every moan, cough, bathroom visit, baby cries, etc. Consequently, I had a rough night.

But, despite the stress of "shepherding" the crew, I've enjoyed having half my children (2 of 4) and all my grandchildren home for the holiday. I'm really trying to give them attention and love. That means letting the dishes stack up, the living room cluttered with toys and Barbies and whatevers. It's a disaster area! It's all worth it.

One neat thing about having Thanksgiving a day early is I can relax tomorrow, home alone, watching football games uninterrupted. I'll soon be back to my old "solitary" self, appreciating the quiet more than ever.
P.S. My hearing is restored, better than ever. What a relief!
Cheers!