I did not sleep one wink Sunday night and got up when his alarm went off, went into the kitchen to wash two dishes, and make oatmeal. Then, the plan was to go to two stores. Well, the store I planned to shop at was not one he wanted to go to, so he took me to another where I searched and searched and the cart died, and I was beside myself with pain and tiredness. He finally got it after wasting an hour of precious time. So, he finally took me to store where I found help and found what I wanted.
He was more than happy to take me to store to get his Diet Pepsi. Of course, he was paying for it.
Back home, I was in no condition to cook, so I took a three hour nap. We had been gone six hours! And, I purchased 6 items!
I mentioned that the table needed to be cleared. He had to watch Dr. Phil and two episodes of Jeopardy. The night before he said he wanted to clear it while it was still light. So, today he was letting it fade away. I only slept 3 hours, not enough. But, the table was clear and I cleaned it with soap and water, then with vinegar.
When I got up from the nap, I did not make dinner because I told him before the nap to get the rest of the pulled pork and tomato and lettuce to make salad. There was also bbq sauce. I had tuna, Miracle Whip, and tomato.
Afterwards, I made the Jello salad for me and green bean casserole. I will make him a Jello salad with no bananas. It is 9 pm and I am going to make the stovetop stuffing. That will leave baking sweet potatoes, bake hen, and make gravy. I told Tommy the only thing he had to do was take the meat from carcass. He agreed, but it remains to be seen. I am quite sure he will nibble a bit. I don't care.
The other thing I must make is two pumpkin pies. I was worrying about a recipe because I wanted to make it just like Mama did. I found her recipe on the Libby site. There was one only one substitution she made and I made another change, too. So, that is solved.
Tonight, I told him I could not find a pan and would he look. The tv was very loud. I called out and asked him if he found the two pans. I got a two or three sentence answer that I could not understand. I said, "yes or no?" This went on and on. He can never say yes or no. So, he berated me until I just did not want to live because obviously I am so flawed I do not need to mar the earth. I have never ever been so brutal in my assessment of him. Actually, I rarely say much and not in a berating manner.
I will not be able to cook tomorrow because I will be gone. sigh. So tired from my "cooking". lol You know how exhausting making jello, opening cans, and slicing bananas can be. I do understand my mother's exhaustion.
What all have you prepared?
I, make that we, have prepared nothing although our daughter's family including one son's girlfriend are coming so we will have 7 in the house instead of 2. But most of the eating will be done at our son's house 12 miles away on both Thursday and Friday. I do have to go Krogering today and get breakfast-type foods, replenish the coffee creamer, etc., but we are largely unprepared. Mrs. Rhymeswithplague offered to bake a maple-bacon brussel sprouots dish to take to our son's and he said it wasn't necessary but she could bring anything she wanted to. She has since decided not to make anything as it tires her out just thinking about it. She is 84. I have never cooked except to throw something in the microwave or boil water for oatmeal or scramble an occasional egg and that's about it. I do work the toaster expertly.
ReplyDeleteAre you having guests? Is that why you must make two pumpkin pies? Or is all the cooking you mentioned including a green bean casserole for just you and Tommy? It should last two or three days. Are you cooking for Thanksgiving just out of habit or are you taking the food somewhere else to share with others? I'm just curious and we all know what curiosity did.
One can of pumpkin makes two pies in bought crusts. My usual is about six pies since I just eat pumpkin pie for a whole day. My mother made at least seven pumpkin pies. Going nowhere and no company. Usually, I just have green beans. but, he loves green bean casserole. I suppose I am cooking out of habit, but it is nice to have the traditional meal. I have cut back on what I think I must have. Okay, so your wife would understand.
DeleteGood Morning! My Thanksgiving jumped from cooking for 4 people to 7 people yesterday. My husband added on one and my mother in law invited two of her friends. Guess who does all the work -me. Oh well, it's only one day and I wouldn't want someone to be alone. But I am NOT going to dust today they can just deal with that. The rest is pretty well picked up in the house. Shoulder is giving me trouble so husband will have to lift turkey in and out of the oven. My mother in law said - Do not make dessert I am bringing pie. She always makes pies I can't eat because I am allergic to so many things so Yes I will be making a small dessert I can eat. I want dessert too and not willing to have an allergic reaction just to make her happy. She knows I can't eat these things so I just chalk it up to her being passive aggressive which you'd think I'd be used to after 21 years. lol. Take care and have a good Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteCrystal,
ReplyDeleteYIkes. While i know you can handle it, that is double the number of people. Personally, one dessert is not enough for Thanksgiving. Plus, the allegy bit is something to consider. Do you have child who can dust. The last time i went to a professor's house for Thanksging, I had to clean off the dining room table and 1/2 inch of dust, dog and cat hairs and 12 inches of papers. Someone else ran the vacuum, and others kicked in to help. So don't feel bad. If you catch your mil eyeing the dust, offer her something with which to dust. It is nice you allow those without a place to be a dinner and your home. Happy Thanksgiving!