Affiliates
Partners
I did it!!
By Moriah on November 29th, 2008
This Thanksgiving was the first time Andy and I were not with either set of parents and therefore were forced to roast our own turkey.
Pretty good for being married six and a half years.
We tag-teamed it and the meal turned out pretty darn good (if I do say so myself). It was downright convenient having my sisters around to help and all the prep work went so fast. If I had had to cook everything by myself, we would have eaten at least two hours later.
(And we ate two hours late as it was.)
Other than eating exorbitant amounts of food, we played games and watched movies. A good holiday, I’d say.
Yesterday, yes, I went shopping. I’m a bargain-hunter, what else can I say? Really I only went to pick up what I’d put on hold at Gymboree on Wednesday morning (via phone). Yes, I realize that’s cheating. No, I do not care.
(I very rarely shop there because it’s so expensive (and let’s face it, kids have a habit of ruining clothes), but these two holiday dresses were already marked down in addition to the Black Friday discount and besides that, they were calling my name.)
We also had to make a stop at the Hairbow Man’s stand. I’m talking about the essentials here.
Last night the girls graciously put my kids to bed so Andy and I could go have a coffee date. I finally got to try Starbucks’ Salted Caramel Signature Hot Chocolate and it’s as good as they say. Very unusual, but in a good way.
I stayed up very late last night cleaning up the holiday aftermath and putting my house back together. (Tell me, how does a place get so completely dirty in less than 48-hours?!)
Now I’m off to enjoy the rest of my mostly-quiet Saturday. Y’all have a great weekend!
7 Responses to “I did it!!”
Leave a Reply
Congrats on your first Thanksgiving! I also hosted my first one this year and realized that it isn’t as nightmarish as it seems. And I too scratched my head at how messy the house could get from one simple meal. I love that holiday dress! I might just take a trip to Gymbore right now…
Once I got over the initial fear of cooking a turkey, I decided I love cooking Thanksgiving dinner…it’s not as bad as it seems!
Glad you got some bargains…and have some time to rest. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Moriah! Haley Wachdorf here. You might remember me better as Haley Rice? I have been reading here for a while without commenting, and since I just de-lurked myself over on my own blog (www.wachdorf.com) I thought I’d drop you a line and say hi. I really enjoy your blog! Congratulations on roasting your own turkey this year. I have yet to do that in six years of marriage!
You know, I got a sample of the Salted Hot Chocolate, and I really don’t like it at all. *shrug* I think I’m the only one, though.
Congratulations on your turkey. This year was my first turkey. I’ve cooked dinner all but turkey before, but this year I did the turkey, too. We’re real women now.
My daughter loves the Salted Carmel Hot Chocolates. Me, I’m a chai lover.
Way to go on your first thanksgiving dinner. There are often so many courses with thanksgiving. If you can make thanksgiving you can pretty much make any meal.
I’m sooo proud of you, my dearest daughter!!! Thank you so very much for providing a warm and wonderful Thanksgiving for your twin sisters. They love being with you all. I hope that we can be together next year.
Love you lots,
Mom
That dress is SO cute! Love Gymboree. Sounds like a great weekend!!