November 16, 2006

Thanksgiving angst

I have 12 people coming for Thanksgiving and this is my list of angst-driven problems:

A. My table only seats 8!

B. Is a 23 pound turkey enough? I got a 10 pound ham just in case.

C. Will two pumpkin pies feed these monkeys?

D. Who is going to help me clean my house?

E. When am I going to clean my house?

F. You want me to stuff what - where?

G. Will my other guests like kimchi with their turkey?

Ack!

One week - 7 days - till Thanksgiving!

Oh and for some added fun read Harvey's fun facts about PA!

Posted by Oddybobo at November 16, 2006 11:18 AM | TrackBack
Comments

Just make 12 pies. I assure you everyone will be happy.

Posted by: Ogre at November 16, 2006 11:48 AM

Kids eat first. *grin* Then they go play while the adults eat. We used to do it all the time at my grandma's. Of course that was 30-40 people.

Posted by: Teresa at November 16, 2006 12:07 PM

What frightens me is that I know what kimchi is.
Double ack!

Posted by: Roses at November 16, 2006 02:11 PM

You'll be fine. Now is it 12 *including* you guys??

Teresa's idea of feeding the kids first is a good one - or set up a "kids" table. That will help.

Do you want my recipe for Oatmeal Pie?? It's fabulous and filling - that should cover you pie wise.

To hedge your bets just make a macaroni and cheese! It goes great with everything - Kimchi too!

The house will be fine. You'll see...

Posted by: Richmond at November 16, 2006 02:42 PM

I put a card table at the end of my table with a table cloth. It works for us...

Kimchi with your turkey? Sure! Have them try something NEW!

Posted by: Bou at November 16, 2006 10:24 PM

DH loves kimchi, I am not a fan.

However
I have a very pretty salad that is great with Thanksgiving dinner.

I will find it and send it.

Posted by: armywifetoddlermom at November 17, 2006 02:04 PM

Oddy,
You are sooo blessed! You have wonderful loving people to surround you this holiday. I found when my friends were alive that what mattered most was great company in a joyful atmosphere was more than we ever asked for. We learned that when one year while we celebrated in our weekend home in PA my dog bit into the turkey and took off with it in it's mouth. we couldn't get him back in the house for the rest of the day for he knew he was in trouble.

There was another time that we went out to play touch football and the turkey burned to a crisp. We had chicken, side dishes and pie and it was great. Having them to hug and hold is the most important thing and they're coming to spend time with you AND they're grateful they have a place to go AND they can get a bite to eat in the process.

All will be well!

Posted by: michele at November 17, 2006 10:24 PM

Two of YOUR pies will not be enough for 12 :-)

Posted by: Harvey at November 22, 2006 09:53 AM