This year was our first Thanksgiving by ourselves since we’ve been together (10+ years). At first we were going to buy a prepared dinner from Publix or Kroger. But it was kinda pricey, and you still technically had to cook it. So Brenda figured what’s the point, and decided to just cook our own.
So we ended up having enough food for probably six people, but the leftovers are worth it. The spread included a 5.5lb turkey breast, mashed potatoes and gravy, noodles, sweet potatoes, corn, stuffing and rolls. Brenda was nervous about the turkey, but it came out great, as I’d predicted.
Then, after a quick nap and a football game, we put up the tree and decorations. Only took a couple hours, compared to the entire day it used to take when we had a bigger house. Okay by me. Someday I’m sure we’ll have a bigger place and do the Griswald thing again, but for now, I enjoy the simplicity.
Then it was pumpkin pie for me and cherry pie for Brenda, and watching the Falcons lose (again). All in all, a very good day, despite being away from family. But that’ll just make coming home for Christmas even more special.