I still vote bubble wrap.

You have my vote. Let's be honest.

Mashed potatoes and broccoli casserole done! Well, prepped. I'll put the topping and bake the casserole up there. But still, done, and it's not 11p like I was fearing; even cleaned the kitchen and mopped the floor. Gold star, baby.

Now I chill. I will do some minor cleaning tomorrow in prep for my friend who's coming to stay with Birdie, Izz, and Zoë. And since it's only an overnight, very little packing. Nice!

Hope everyone else is enjoying this T-Day Eve.

Pumpkin pie is in the oven, and that's all the prep we need to do for tomorrow. We're also taking really good cheese for appetizers, sourdough rolls that we'll bake at Mom's house, and ice cream. (Whenever we go to Tim's family, we bring wine, but my mom and stepdad are in the wine fandom, so they always have excellent wine.)

My side is very very very sore from falling in the — did I mention? — CAST-IRON tub. Ouch. When Tim got home, he very solemnly agreed I need PT for my balance. He's a little freaked out by how often I've taken some moderately bad tumbles. (I am, too.)

I remember that! You know, in the way we all remember stuff about each other's lives that we weren't actually there for.

Indeed. I think of Cindy every time I see a chicklet and think of her son swallowing his tooth.

I also think of Zenkitty when I see Icelandic volcanoes.

Kristin is in the midst of prep. I'm still in a tech rehearsal but am looking forward to getting home later tonight. Tomorrow I'll help with cleanup and the final push to get things ready for guests and then we have our wonderful time with our found family.

Happy Days, Buffistas all!

Cranberry pie is made, courtesy of DH, and cheesy biscuits are made, courtesy of the 12-year-old. I've chopped veggies for roasting tomorrow. I'll also make the salad tomorrow while DH makes the main dish, a vegetarian shepherd's-pie-type of thing. We'll have a few guests who'll bring the rest. I think we're fairly well-stocked on drinks. The kids did a good job of helping us tidy today, and may even be willing to vacuum tomorrow morning.

We've more often travelled to Oklahoma for Thanksgiving these last few years, and I have to say I am really enjoying being home this year. Even with the work of hosting it still feels like a more relaxing break.

Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate. I'm so grateful to have you all in my life.

Cranberry pie is made, courtesy of DH

Cranberry pie sounds really good!

Cranberry pie sounds amazing! Say more!

Hey guys, happy Tgiving eve.

1. Discover one of your credit cards is missing 2. Remember you took it out in the laundromat yesterday 3. Check everywhere you can think, fail to find it 4. Call to cancel the card and order a new one 5. Head to the parents' house for Thanksgiving 6. Have your father find the missing card in the pocket of the shirt you were wearing in the laundry you brought down with you

*SIGH*

At least they know me well enough not to be surprised.