Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving sure raced up on us this year. Or maybe that always happens. I don’t know. Last year, the boys and I were in California for the holiday; so much has changed since. A trip seems like some sort of pipe dream right now. I miss much of the way life was, but I find myself terribly thankful tonight. My kids have all of their grandparents within mere miles of us now. Four healthy grandparents that enrich their and our lives so much. Losing their home was devastating for Mom and Dad, for my sister and me, but truth be told, the silver lining in this case is truly magnificent. I suppose that’s selfish, but I don’t mean it like that. It’s just awfully nice to be able to drop by and see my parents, to have them in our lives so regularly in a way only proximity allows. I loved growing up with my Nanny and Papa nearby, and I am grateful Jack and Ol now have that in spades.

I enjoyed lazily making pies today and look forward to a cozy, small feast tomorrow. Wishing you all a healthy Thanksgiving. Wear your masks if you leave your house!

Happy Thanksgiving

Because of extended family travel schedules, we celebrated Turkey Day today. These were my dessert contributions and a stuffed-family aftermath pic. Gobble, gobble. 

TG 2015 apple pie

TG 2015 pecan pie

TG 2015 blackberry pie

TG 2015 bourbon-caramel pumpkin tart

My boys and me

Tomorrow morning? The Turkey Trot For Hunger downtown and then, a day of rest, more turkey and togetherness.

Hubs cooks, etc

I feel so goddamn jolly today, y'all. I made pancakes for Oliver, bread for Jack, three pies for Thanksgiving -part of my leave-behind as I won't be with my boys :( - and a pain bagnat for me. I discovered a new French bakery, Fresh Baguette, which despite the corny name is lovely and the baguettes both fresh and infinitely better than those from Le Pain Quotidien or Whole Foods. I exercised! Finished the puzzle! Got passport photos taken and a head shot made (see About Me)! Started a journal with Jack, bought a toy dagger for Oliver (the reward for such good listening), did my hair! Christmas is coming! Cards, carols, garlands, parties, trees, ornaments, wreaths!

And now Tom is cooking dinner, going all lobster and Le Bernardin while I drink yummy Zinfandel and watch The Little Mermaid with the boys. I can recite the movie word by word throughout. Jack didn't believe me at first but I recited for so long that he became annoyed and agreed that I could and please would I stop. Heh. The songs are fabulous, and by the way, it's an infinitely better film than Frozen. Just gettin' that dig in.... I wish I could really sing, because I would belt shit out all.the.time.

I started packing in a very slight way and then put that aside. Packing blows. Especially if you don't know if you'll actually be able to make your trip. HAH! I'm sure the whole passport debacle will work out but still.