The Prep Day

It is the morning of Thanksgiving Eve and it will be a busy - no, frantic - day. But tomorrow will be extremely special because we will all be together. All of my children - biological, those aquired through marriage, and the next generation - will be here cramming together in the roasted turkey and ginger scented kitchen, then sharing the bird and traditional side dishes around the tables. Not one to do things too early, I will get in my cooking groove soon. When we are all safely gathered in, I must take time out from my scullery maid duties to gaze upon, admire, and appreciate each child while they are here - and as they are in the moment. I will fuss at myself if I don't, if I get too involved with the tasks of the day. Yes, there is much to be done between now and when Thanksgiving is over tomorrow night, but thinking thankful thoughts will keep me in the right frame of mind. Besides knowing that God loves and cares for me, I am thankful and blessed to have a family that enjoys being together, and am also blessed that I can still put on a Thanksgiving spread.