The last time I did a meme was, oh, let’s see… never? But this was sent to me by an eighty-four-year-old woman and, my gosh, if she can use email and complete a meme, far be it from me to pass it by.
What is your favorite Thanksgiving Tradition?
I don’t think I have a Thanksgiving tradition beyond family coming together. I love Thanksgiving more than any other family holiday because it’s all about just being together. There are no expectations (other than food, let’s face it) and we get to just be. Despite having food in amounts greater than we could ever dream of eating, it’s really quite simplistic. You make this, I’ll make that, Grandma will make her dressing like she always does. We’ll eat at 3:00, but we’ll tell your aunt 2:30 so she’s on time. Make sure we have enough pie. If it’s a nice day, we’ll all walk to the park afterward. It’s all very simple, everyone in their true form, enjoying the day, enjoying one another.
What’s your favorite food to eat at Thanksgiving?
Leftovers.
Though the meal is good, there is something about reliving it the next day. Everything tastes better, and in my world turkey was really made for a sandwich anyway.
Does your family have a kids’ table?
I don’t think there will be one this year, but we’ve had them in the past. I know because it’s usually where I choose to sit.
Is there one thing you wish no one would ever bring to Thanksgiving?
Politics.
Fondest Thanksgiving Memory:
Four years ago, my sister and her then-new husband moved to Kentucky in July. By the time Thanksgiving rolled around I could no longer live without her. So, I flew to Kentucky to be with them for Thanksgiving, as did my brother-in-law’s sister and her husband. (Keeping up?) We were all very excited, us three girls, as we sat down two nights prior planning our meal. Then we realized none of us had ever cooked a turkey, and the googling, mom calling, and cookbook scouring commenced. People, we did not even have a meat thermometer. Thanksgiving magic prevailed, however, and that evening we sat down to a fully cooked, beautifully browned turkey– albeit several hours later than originally planned.
In three days, it just so happens the three of us will be together again. None of us has cooked a turkey since that Thanksgiving of our first, so it should be interesting.
What are you most thankful for this year?
This year. All of it.
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I love your favorite memory! That is so sweet.
Have a great time. Glad you’re thankful.
Can I get an ‘amen’ on the politics ban at Thanksgiving? Unfortunately, half of my relatives are conservative Republicans and the other half are liberal Democrats, so the conversation ALWAYS goes there. So exhausting.
I popped over to say that for some reason your comment on Brandy’s recent post (on FWBs) really struck me!
“I do not get into things I already know won’t end well– at least not anymore.”
I thought– wow! That’s true for me, too. I can think of a lot of situations recently when the younger me would have dove head first, but the current me decided to pass. I think that’s a big sign of growing up, although it does mean missing out on some fun times.
I’m always thrilled to get out some nummy sourdough and pile it high with turkey and cranberry sauce.
Oh man, now I am hungry!
My favorite turkey day food is leftovers too, by far.
I could still be eating reheated mashed potatos and turkey sandwiches from last year if they’d keep.
I loved the meme and I’m going to borrow it. I love reading about your family and in times where everyone does a lot of bitching, it’s good to finally find someone that is thankful for everything! Have a great Thanksgiving!
I love how your favorite food on Thanksgiving is leftovers. That’s just so … funny for some reason!
Now I want sweet potato fries, btw.
The first time I got to cook the turkey, I didn’t know there were parts in the neck cavity, until my brother-in-law started carving. It’s been close to 30 years, but that story still comes up at family gatherings
If your family has time to talk about politics, they obviously don’t have enough humiliating stories to tell about you!
I remember my first, and only attempt to date, of cooking a turkey…that isn’t so difficult actually…it’s the cooking the rest of it that can get tough!!
Politics are defintiely not meant for T-day…the only thing you can talk about then is football!!
I love T-day, my favorite national holiday by far. Just good food, lots of it, family and friends…no having to fight crowds to buy presents and trying to figure out what people want…it’s nice.
This was wonderful to read before the big day and even after the event! I too am a fan of left overs but never get tham as we eat out… and left over pasta just isn’t the same!
I do hope that you had a wonderful holiday!