It's just going to be Jeff & I tomorrow, of course our babies & puppies. I decided this year not to do the traditional turkey & fixins. Instead I am going to make 2 Indian dishes. I have never made these before but the picture of the chicken dish sure looks yummy. I then looked for a rice dish to go with it. Adding a hot walnut salad, couple of desserts, deviled eggs (requested by hubby, he likes my secret ingredient) and a dip. The eggs & the dip will be for early feasting.
As for Thanksgiving, I never liked the food part of it. I loved spending time with my family, playing games & cards, watching tv...just the "normal" stuff our family did. Sometimes the holiday(s) were tough. My mom would try so hard and if something upset her she was intolerable to the whole family. Until aunt, uncle & grandma would show up. Oh and not let us forget that she would burn the buns each and every time. She would just forget about them. Our table was full and we loved what wasn't burnt, so it was always a good laugh.
Today my parents are gone, both died at an early age. Both my sisters live in Ohio and I live in Georgia. My son is in Ohio and my daughter is here in Georgia, but is visiting in Alabama. I am ok with this, I just miss the noise.
Thanksgiving is about family. And I am grateful that I have the memories, they keep the me toasty & warm :0)
Love & miss you mom & dad.
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