Getting ready for this big of a production sucks up about a week's worth of time getting the house and food ready. And we've always really enjoyed doing that kind of thing. But this year for me it just seemed easier. All of the shopping, planning, doing, cleaning, organizing, decorating. It was just less of a big deal.
And that surprised me some...because I never thought it was a big deal before. I've always liked throwing parties and such. But I never realized how much it truly wore me out.
Thanksgiving 2012
I was sick the week leading up to turkey day and struggled to get things done in a timely manner. But when I asked the hubs if it seemed different he said yes. That even though I was sick, I was less stressed and got more done in less time. He noticed it before I even said anything.
He's been noticing for some time now.
Thanksgiving 2013
(the only full shot of me I could find was in front of a crap-ton of food)
I attribute this to several things. The weight loss and increase of physical stamina. And most notably...better sleep and a major decrease in blood sugar struggles. These three things have been my magic elixir for vitality.
Vitality that I never really realized I was missing.
And how did I fair with the turkey day food? Quite well. I had a little pile of turkey and some green bean casserole, which I had decided ahead of time would be my meal. Later I had a piece of pumpkin pie and even later, some wine. The next day I reheated one of Mamaw's amazing dressing patties and had some cranberry salad.
The rest of the food I didn't have and didn't really care. I knew what I really liked the most and wanted and that's what I went for.
And after all that prep and work and illness and antibiotics, I still had the energy to spend all day Friday antique shopping with the family, and partying until the wee hours with my oldest friends on Friday night. I didn't feel wiped out or fatigued.
And it Thanksgiving was so much better that way.
