With 25 members of the family here yesterday, chaos reigned. But it was a good chaos – boisterous and fun.
Drew, Kelli, and their kids spent the night so the day started with a smiling baby early in the morning. Bud made the dressing and cooked the turkey, the “kids” brought the side dishes, and I took it easy. There was more food than we could possibly eat, although we took that 22-pound turkey down to not much more than bones.
Friends stopped by during the day and evening to add to the commotion, and by the time it was over I was totally exhausted. Even though I tried to take it easy all day it was more than I am up to at this point.
So today? I slept half the afternoon. It felt good, too.
I only made one mistake (I think) with presents, neglecting to get a second, small present for one of the five-year-olds. He noticed, too, and I felt bad about it.
Me: I’m sorry you only got one present. Would you like me to get another and mail it to you, or would you rather have money?
W: Money. I want to be a millionaire.
Done and done, although I didn’t give him anywhere near a million.
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