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Archive through November 27, 2002
Mygetaway | Wednesday, November 27, 2002 - 12:49 am     Ok... If this is covered under another topic, I'm sorry. I was just wondering with all the varied groups of people some of us may have in our lives these days..(blended families, etc.) What is your schedule like for Thursday, or what's your Guest list like? We (My Hubby, Son and 3 step-kids) are having dinner at my Hubby's ex Mother in law's with his ex and her husband. Last year, she cooked for the same group at my house. We all get along fine, it's just a little bit much for me sometimes.. (the ex more than the Mother..she's cool..LOL) I hopefully will get to see My Mom and brother the following weekend. They are only an hour away, but the commute on Thursday would be impossible because of the stupid Narrows Bridge. Then we have to put up with His Mom being hurt/mad at us because she can't stand the ex and thinks we shouldn't have to go out there... but we do it for the kids even though they are teens, it's nice for them to have both their parents there. Oh the joy of the Holidays....  |
Sia | Wednesday, November 27, 2002 - 01:42 am     ....and Christmas is only worse, isn't it, Mygetaway? There's even more stress then because of the added pressure of GIFTS! It's overwhelming sometimes. Thanksgiving is supposed to be the least-stressful of all the holidays! {{{{{Mygetaway}}}}} Hugs to you, dear!!  |
Whit4you | Wednesday, November 27, 2002 - 01:49 am     FYI - the following is rambling nothing important skip unless your ..bored..LOL. TDay's going to be busy for me .. my back is 'out to lunch' - hoping it'll get better by then to make the plans easier. I'm going to see my rug-rat for the first time since he flew the coop and moved out of state... and looking foward to that but pity'ing him lol...poor kid. I'm sure he'll be thinking.. "gee mom.. I lived downstairs for how many years and all a sudden you have THIS much to say" ya know how it is or maybe not.. just be glad your not my son on Tday this year... lol. In addition to that I've obligated myself to go to my son's x's house (to be with my grandson) - cause she asked...and I just didn't feel like declining long story..there. Well a tad bit of it - my X's family celebrates TDay as most celebrate XMas it's a huge tradition - just as XMas is for many... and well - I want to ensure my grandson gets to partake in that - didn't want to make her mad and have her refuse to let me..or my son ..etc...see the grandbaby that day. You know? Ok well in addition to that - this is Bill's last TDay .. and I've mentioned how special Bill is to me... and I've been invited to be a part of the family and that I can NOT decline - period.. Bill is the center of the entire TDay tradition that I mentioned above and all 30+ direct relative will be there... there is no way I can not be... AND - my best friend who's been there for me through all of my worst times - the only one who did not give up through a few years of no answering calls or doors...and so on.. invited me to her house - before ALL of this stuff - and I'd said yes... Well then I have the complication of my roommate - who I don't want to leave alone on TDay - but who certainly doesn't fit in with my XHusbands family (he was the 'mututally satisfying arrangement I choose 12 years ago when I needed someone my X husband would want to kill ... wow long story there lol..) anyhow he's my current roommate and doesn't fit in to THAT family. NOR does he fit into my son's X's little family since they are not speaking after she physically assalted him - cause she was trying to destroy my property.. NOR does he fit in with my best friend cause she and a few of her "FRIENDS" had him physically removed from my house when )Well I don't even WANT to go there.....) Well anyhow so this is going to be a very interesting TDay for me... such a far cry from a few years ago when I sat home alone by choice (another LONG friggen story) but I wanted to see my son on his BDay (also TDay that year..) and ug here I go with the story...stop! anyhow - no Chicken flavored top romen for me this year... now it's at least 3 dinners... and juggling the timing of all this while trying to figure out how to DO all this without asking my roommate to DRVIE me all these places he's not welcome... hmmmm The thing I'll be walking away with this TDay though is the memory of my son...remembering for real for the first time - he's seen glimpses of it here and there, but he hasn't seen "His wacko mom" since before my PTSS - 1994?? He loved that old mom of his - and I've seen enough glimpses that no matter how nuts he thinks I am he will remember this TDay too. I'm a bit busy tonight printing rflmao - but for the fun of it - I'll post somewhere ' a glimpse into a obsessive complusive creative person's mind' and tell you guys the truth behind my ONE (1) page menu thingy I was working on here... OMG I sewar you will never believe it. What's really funny about all of this is the Alsepts.. my son's family - has not seen much of me since my PTSS - this book - that I'll be sharing with him there - is "The Old Whit to a tee" so they won't give it a 2nd thought - my son on the other hand will be freaking I know it lol. I know I'm rambling but oh well - nobody's twisting anyones arm to read this so if your still reading I guess your interested.. I just gotta say this - you know the ONE PAGE menu thingy I was working on? Well - I still don't have the ONE PAGE MENU done... but... there are oh about 200 cooking pages and then sections on .. oh gawd I can't even go there lol just trust me... my son could read and write and could add #'s like '42,394 + 453,219" before he started kindergarten and it was so NOT cause I pressured him.. I just played with him... we played games and he begged to play "____" game when I was to tired to play anymore so no I didn't pressure him .. I was just HIS mom.. very creative when it comes to games and such you know... I have hidden pics.. in this book. (you know the one that was supposed to be ONE page of menu items) of special things... the background of some of these pages... like one is his son's newborn pic.. I also have some hidden msg's in there.. Well I've pretty much figured out tonight - he probably won't end up cooking from this - because he'll be too overwhelmed - if I stopped RIGHT NOW - it'll take him a few months to read this whole thing LOL. And a year or two to cook all the recipes and stuff. I bought one of those ONE INCH binders for this (how big does it need to be for 1 menu page??) and it's not closing anymore...LOL. I didn't recover from my PTSS till I got over my obsession with "The old Whit" but it is good to see 'er back as I feel I am right now... At any rate - anyone still reading my rambles - TDay is going to be incredibly busy and I've yet to figure out a time schedule for it.... "3 dinners and a roommate" - wish me luck. |
Goddessatlaw | Wednesday, November 27, 2002 - 08:49 am     Because I am a spinster and live in another state from my family, I never have to do anything but show up for the big family T-giving gathering. Everyone else cooks and cleans, and they're all just glad to see me. There is a method to my madness. (PS though I always take the lead on getting the dishes done afterwards - I'm not a complete slagger). |
Theowl | Wednesday, November 27, 2002 - 08:50 am     I just got an E from the Frugal Homemaker. She has recipes and suggustions and such. She says to get a plain tablecloth and have all your dinner guest write what they are thankful for, and to sign and date it. It's a great idea if you are having friends and family over for Thanksgiving dinner. Me?? My hubby and I are going out for dinner. It's just him and I, and I can fix turkey anytime I want to. No one here to share with,but I will call my mom.  |
Fruitbat | Wednesday, November 27, 2002 - 09:23 am     We are going next door as we do every year. There will be about 15 people, most old friends. We all bring side dishes and desserts. We have been doing this for 20 years. Late evening we go back home and other friends come over after they have had a family dinner and we play cards. This is one of my favorite holidays. |
Marysafan | Wednesday, November 27, 2002 - 09:47 am     Hubby and I will host the dear daughters and three grandchildren this year. There are no longer sons-in-law to have to contend with...first time in 11 years! |
Heyltslori | Wednesday, November 27, 2002 - 09:48 am     Goddess...you're not a spinster! You're a hot sexy single gal who hasn't found a man worthy enough for you yet! (at least that's the line I'm using for us single girls this year) |
Goddessatlaw | Wednesday, November 27, 2002 - 10:07 am     Lori, my dad started calling me (and my older and younger sisters) "spinsters" at about the age of 25. "His spinster daughters." I wear it as a badge of honor. Regarding us being hot, sexy, single gals who haven't found men worthy enough for us - you are so right. Great attitude, by the way. I'll need to remind big daddy of that tomorrow when he starts in on me again ("when you gonna give me some grandkids?). Oy. |
Wargod | Wednesday, November 27, 2002 - 10:09 am     We spend Thanksiving with my sis, her husband, my neice, my bro in laws family, and a few friends. (At Christmas, they'll all come here.) My sis does all the big cooking and I take a veggie tray, rolls, and pies. After dinner, the guys will sit around playing chess, while us ladies make plans for the Christmas get togethers....from a Christmas party with Santa to going out looking at Christmas lights. |
Vixeninvegas | Wednesday, November 27, 2002 - 10:41 am     Well my Thanksgiving may sound sad to most of you but it works for my parents & I since there is no other family around & no children - we usually go to a Thnaksgiving buffet & then go play a session of B - I - N - G - O ! This has been our Thanksgiving tradition for the past 5 years - Heheh Viva Las Vegas style I guess. All we care about is being together - & to get to have a little fun - it works for us. |
Nimtu | Wednesday, November 27, 2002 - 10:55 am     Going to B-I-L's for the big day. Usually they have about 35, however, this year some have split off and the list is down to 15-18! I was so undecided about what to bring that I bought ingrediants for 5 different things yesterday then just called DH and told him to stop at the store for 4-5 things I need for another idea. LOL Have been up since 6:00 cooking and all I have managed is a cheesecake. I know I am gonna end up cooking in the a.m. now! |
Cjr | Wednesday, November 27, 2002 - 11:05 am     Since my parents retired and moved out of state a few years ago, we don't get together with Sister, brother and their families for Thanksgiving dinner anymore. I cook for my 3 sons, two of which are bringing girlfriends this year. My sister and her friend are coming by in the evening for dessert. This is actually very nice. I am still cooking like I have an army coming over so there are lots of leftovers. We can eat whenever people are ready, alot less stress than the huge get-togethers we used to have. The day after Thanksgiving my teenage son and I are going to my exhusband's Mother's house to see his Mom and sister and family. (He won't be there, they don't get along.) We will spend a couple of days there and see a movie, go to the park etc. Will be a very nice weekend. |
Meggieprice | Wednesday, November 27, 2002 - 11:45 am     Michael and I and Zachy will go to Zachs dad's (my ex)parents tomorrow. It is where I spent 15 Thanksgivings while married to the man, and three while separated and divorced- and last year my Dh suggested we continue to do so for Zach's sake. Believe me- it aint easy! For one thing, my DH is not too crazy about my ex mianly because he hasnt paid child support for 29 months, and for another, my ex's mom still thinks we should get back together. My ex's siblings, at least, have all told me they are so happy for me to have found someone like my DH. All I know is it means so much to my boy that I will grin and bear it for many years to come if need be. Anyway, the thing I look forward to most is that Zach will come in and jump in bed with us tomorrow to watch the Macy's parade in the morning and we always have panetone coffee cake with creamcheese filling for breakfast. We will also do our own turkey on Friday- gotta have those leftovers! |
Jagger | Wednesday, November 27, 2002 - 11:50 am     My day tomorrow. I'll sleep in until about 7am if the dog allows. Sit around for a few hours, than start on the bird and all the fixings, I'll be there by myself, but at least me and the dog will eat good. I'll eat like a pig, than eat some more, lay on the couch with my belt buckle undone and the pants unstapped until I can get up and walk back into the kitchen and eat some more. Than it will be nap time After all that hard work I think I'll take it easy for the rest of the day. |
Weenerlobo | Wednesday, November 27, 2002 - 11:54 am     Usually I demand to cook da turkey, because I love preparing Thanksgiving dinner, but this year I am goin to the Thanksgiving Day Lions game with my two older brothers and my Dad and my sister-in-law (who also loves to do this holiday) is cooking her heart out all day long. My hubs will go pick up my mom and we'll all meet up at my brother's after the game. This year's Turkey Day is also my Texas brother's birthday. Sooooooo, at Ford Field, some time during 3rd quarter, the big screen will announce "Happy Birthday Paul ____!" Now all we have to do is make sure he isn't in the bathroom or a beer line when that happens! I really can't wait and I've consoled myself with promising to bring three desserts tomorrow - the house will smell great tonite afterall! |
Jagger | Wednesday, November 27, 2002 - 12:12 pm     Weenerlobo if you get the game at your place make sure you record it for furthur viewing or in case your brother misses it. Or if you know any of his neighbors have them record it in case he misses it. |
Sia | Wednesday, November 27, 2002 - 12:23 pm     Whit, what a NEAT cookbook you're making for your son! I LOVE the idea of using special photos as a background for some of the pages. How do you lighten them or make them transparent? Guess that's a question for the computer thread, though! You're a thoughtful Mom to put that together for him. Now, get a publisher and make a million dollars on your cookbook, Whit!  |
Bigd | Wednesday, November 27, 2002 - 02:43 pm     We are far from home, (we are WI, home is LA) and cannot go this year (we went last year). My brother (who I am so close to and very crazy about, he's my hero) PROMISED to come here for Thanksgiving this year and he has reniged (spelling?), and so I am very depressed about this and upset with him. He has a new girlfriend and she wants him to stay home, so he is. While I am thrilled that he has a love interest, I am not prepared to make a sacrifice for it at this time. We will be having dinner at my house, my husband, my youngest son and I. I have a invited a girlfriend of mine and her son to eat with us. I am a great cook and I am really looking forward to this meal. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! |
Whit4you | Wednesday, November 27, 2002 - 05:47 pm     Sia - it's ok it'll give me an excuse to show my grandson hehe - (this is a tiny version though but you get the idea) I'll give you the "how to" in the random facts thread if ya ask there... Here's my grandson's faded newborn pic.. I made it the BG on several pages cause it's the best pic for that (with all the white in it)
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Misslibra | Wednesday, November 27, 2002 - 07:20 pm     Oh, how cute he is Whit. I'm having family over for Thanksgiving. I'll be finishing up my cooking tomorrow and expect guest to arrive around 4pm. We will eat a lot and listen to music and watch some football. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! |
Suitsmefine | Wednesday, November 27, 2002 - 07:31 pm     Oh, Whit....I just wanna pick him up and kiss those sweet little cheeks!!!!He is soooo precious!As for my guest list and T-Day, 13 people , and lots of eating and enjoying time together, it is that way every year, and always at our home. |
Northstar | Wednesday, November 27, 2002 - 08:00 pm     T-Day is always at my SIL's house (on hubby's side of the family). They have a huge house, plus her kids have miserable allergies to our dog and my other SIL's cats, and my MIL gets way too worked up over preparing big family meals, so she hosts by default. It's a true circus every year. They have a crotch-sniffing dog and a pot-belly pig, her husband is ultra-conservative and my other SIL is a ultra-liberal and they banter the whole time. My SIL'S 90 year old MIL comes up from LA (an itty bitty, orthadox Jew, who immigrated from Calcutta India, hangs in the kitchen fixing up some curry dish she demands we all "try some, it's very good", as she shooshes the pig out of the way). My DH is out of the country so I'm going solo, but my two adultish stepsons will be there later. Did I mention my grumpy FIL on the couch having everyone serve him? It's nuts I tell ya. But hey, it's five hours, once a year and all I have to do is bring some corn and wash some dishes. I really do love my family (just not their dog). |
Sia | Wednesday, November 27, 2002 - 09:19 pm     Northstar, your family sounds like a real hoot!! I could handle the corn, myself. I'm procrastinating big-time, and I have a cheese ball to make! What am I waiting for? I'm taking two pumpkin cakes, too. I thought about a casserole, but haven't done anything about it yet. My sister is roasting the turkey at our mother and father's house. We will number 16 minimum; sometimes we get uninvited drop-ins! They're relatives, though, so we pull up extra chairs. George Carlin has an old routine about a crotch-sniffing dog. He says, "Yeah, his name's Ball-Sniffer. He's a crotch-hound." I love that routine!! |
Max | Wednesday, November 27, 2002 - 09:57 pm     I'll be baking rolls in the morning. Some will go to my mom's adult foster care home to compliment their dinner. I'll visit there for a bit, then take more rolls to my friend's home where I've been invited to share their Thanksgiving feast. Along with the rolls, I'll take several of my remote control PT Cruisers -- a request directly from their 5-year-old son. He's a real cutie-pie and loves playing with my remote control cars. Hopefully, mom will be a bit more coherent than she was today and we can visit a little. |
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