A Change of Plans

Whew!  What a day!  Not only did I stay sick, but Luke-Xavier, Gabi, Maddi and my sister all got sick.  I feel like putting up a quarantine sign.  Clay just went to bed, saying he felt “achy”.   I’m really hoping the JJ and Kateri stay well.  So, with the yuckiness in the house, we decided we didn’t want to follow through on our plans to go to the Island Club.  First of all, we didn’t want to pay for people who couldn’t/weren’t going to eat.  And second of all, it’s Thanksgiving and that means we should be together.  So, in between naps I formulated a dinner plan. I knew that there was Stovetop stuffing and 2 cans of cranberry sauce in the cupboard, as well as a large box of mashed potatoes from Costco.  There were frozen green beans in the freezer and even a frozen apple pie.  So, I made a short shopping list; 2 prebaked chickens, a box of Ritz crackers (for a green bean casserole that we love), whipped cream, vanilla ice cream and sparkling cider.  Dinner took about an hour to throw together and we all gathered around the table.  Those who weren’t eating sipped water or cider and the others enjoyed a decent substitution for “real” Thanksgiving dinner.  And for the first time, no one walked away feeling like they were going to burst.  We went around the table sharing the #1 thing we were each thankful for and then cleaned up and watched a movie.  I wish we all felt better, but all in all, it was a good day.  I hope you each had a great day and that none of you are sick! Good night~ 

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