Ahhhh, it's the dawn of another Thanksgiving morning. Wonderful smells of food are wafting from kitchens across the country....but not from mine. We are eating at Mom's today and I am in charge of the side dishes; mashed potatoes and broccoli casserol. This year, with Dad being sick and a houseful of family Mom decided on purchasing the "Ham Dinner" offered by Heavenly Ham. It comes with a ham,and a few side dishes. However, upon seeing the size of the side dishes, we decided that the advertised dinner for "12", would feed 5, if only 2 people ate the side dishes. So I am bringing the aforementioned potatoes and casserol. That's fine with me, because it just isn't Thanksgiving without broccoli casserol! And, it isn't Thanksgiving without turkey....but, alas, it is not on the menu. While shopping last week, our local grocery store was offering a free turkey with a purchase of $75 or more. Of course, this falls on the day when I swear I will stick to my list and only get what is on sale. But I say to myself, it's a free turkey. Who can pass that up? So, I turn the cart around, and start my shopping over again, adding to the sales items so that I can get my free turkey. Here's where my math skills fail me. Instead of keeping the sales item's and actually paying for the turkey for a grand total of $40.92, I spend $75 and get my free $10.92 turkey. I'll admit, I did need most of what I added to the cart. Of course there were a few nonessentials, but I got my free turkey. I know what you are saying....why didn't you just pay for the dang thing? I DON'T KNOW....It just seemed neat to be able to say I got a free turkey. And really, what tastes better than free turkey? The whole reason I got it is because I am going to prepare my little family our own turkey dinner this weeked. That's right; even though I don't have to toil over a hot stove this year, I am going to give my family a traditional Thanksgiving meal. Yes, it will mean more work for me, dishes to clean up, and Saturday spent cooking instead of shopping, but I am willing to do it. By the way, did I mention that hubby doesn't like turkey?
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I enjoyed reading some of your journal tonight ... you're doing a great job with it and those kids! Tears in my eyes to see that one of them had responded to you by commenting on one of the entries. Hehe - know that delight too of finding the store empty, quiet, and refreshed. Sorry you all had a squabble. Feelings count! :) Corey
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