Monday, November 24, 2008
To - Do List
My list:
1. Spend $140 on fixings for Thanksgiving dinner for 20. Check.
2. Start baking Christmas cookies and pumpkin bread. Check.
3. Give cookies and pumpkin bread away to customers as fast as they are baked. Check.
4. Now that all floors are in, put furniture back in its place. Check ... except for the knock-down bookcase that was missing hardware, and the knock-down file cabinet that showed an illustration of two pieces on their sides, which turned out to be an absolute lie, as the weight of one piece broke off a small appendage I had just carefully bolted and glued ... and also the coffee table, end table and two night tables which will be delivered tomorrow.
5. Put all the dishes back in the china cabinets, put knick-knacks in their proper place, make everything clean and tidy. ARE YOU KIDDING??? I CAN'T EVEN FIND MOST OF THE STUFF!
6. Eliminate all dust left from re-construction of the walls, baseboards and floors. I have vacuumed and dust-mopped over and over and still everything is dusty.
7. Find all the business receipts for November's expense report. Well, at least there's only three or four stacks of paper to go through now.
8. Work out a meal time that accommodates those having their first Thanksgiving dinner at noon, those having their second Thanksgiving dinner at 5:00, those serving dinner to displaced hurricane victims until 2:00, those working until 3:00, and those who will be here with big appetites shortly after noon. If anyone can figure this one out, you will be my bestest friend forever. It's a lot easier to do if you assume people will be transported from one place to another, a la Star Trek. That would save all kinds of time.
9. Remember to count my blessings. I have my health, a home I love, and the privilege of hosting big family gatherings. It really doesn't matter if the silver is polished, or if some people end up eating after the others. What matters is that we are family coming together to celebrate. My favorite childhood memories involve holidays spent with my aunt's big noisy family. I hope I am helping to make memories that will nourish my children and grandchildren in the same way my memories nourish me.
10. Wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving. I can check that one off, and from the heart:
May you all have a very happy Thanksgiving!
1. Spend $140 on fixings for Thanksgiving dinner for 20. Check.
2. Start baking Christmas cookies and pumpkin bread. Check.
3. Give cookies and pumpkin bread away to customers as fast as they are baked. Check.
4. Now that all floors are in, put furniture back in its place. Check ... except for the knock-down bookcase that was missing hardware, and the knock-down file cabinet that showed an illustration of two pieces on their sides, which turned out to be an absolute lie, as the weight of one piece broke off a small appendage I had just carefully bolted and glued ... and also the coffee table, end table and two night tables which will be delivered tomorrow.
5. Put all the dishes back in the china cabinets, put knick-knacks in their proper place, make everything clean and tidy. ARE YOU KIDDING??? I CAN'T EVEN FIND MOST OF THE STUFF!
6. Eliminate all dust left from re-construction of the walls, baseboards and floors. I have vacuumed and dust-mopped over and over and still everything is dusty.
7. Find all the business receipts for November's expense report. Well, at least there's only three or four stacks of paper to go through now.
8. Work out a meal time that accommodates those having their first Thanksgiving dinner at noon, those having their second Thanksgiving dinner at 5:00, those serving dinner to displaced hurricane victims until 2:00, those working until 3:00, and those who will be here with big appetites shortly after noon. If anyone can figure this one out, you will be my bestest friend forever. It's a lot easier to do if you assume people will be transported from one place to another, a la Star Trek. That would save all kinds of time.
9. Remember to count my blessings. I have my health, a home I love, and the privilege of hosting big family gatherings. It really doesn't matter if the silver is polished, or if some people end up eating after the others. What matters is that we are family coming together to celebrate. My favorite childhood memories involve holidays spent with my aunt's big noisy family. I hope I am helping to make memories that will nourish my children and grandchildren in the same way my memories nourish me.
10. Wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving. I can check that one off, and from the heart:
May you all have a very happy Thanksgiving!
3 Comments:
Number 8
Set a meal time - then tell everyone when that meal time is. If they show up on time, great! If not - they eat what is left and it may be cold....
You really shouldn't stress over scheduling like you do....
I agree with John.. Tell everyone when the food will be ready and let everyone schedule around you.. NOT vise versa. You are the one cooking... They will come when they can. You are one person for everyone to schedule there day around... You should not have to try to for 20 people. Just chill and enjoy!
See, problem solved. Last year when we had Thanksgiving here. I did just that. Told people the time and left it alone. So you might try doing that and then step back and take a deep breath.
Happy Holiday Season MM. To me Thanksgiving kicks it all off. Strange aaoit may sound I love the ind of choas you just described. Not everyday mind you.
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