tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post3633702623591141555..comments2024-03-29T10:31:35.829-04:00Comments on Bless Our Hearts: And ThenMs. Moonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-89576556256842018102011-11-28T15:27:22.206-05:002011-11-28T15:27:22.206-05:00Hilarious!Hilarious!gradydoctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10639816377218206777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-77736584081909517622011-11-28T02:52:38.798-05:002011-11-28T02:52:38.798-05:00That is a whole lot of food for 10 people! I'm...That is a whole lot of food for 10 people! I'm glad you went to bed before the cleaning up was done. I would have too.Angie Muresanhttp://www.angiemuresan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-85555966305175005962011-11-26T01:33:45.778-05:002011-11-26T01:33:45.778-05:00Everything on that list of dishes looks wonderful....Everything on that list of dishes looks wonderful. Especially the casserole. <br /><br />When we need to sleep, we need to sleep.Mary LAhttp://louisey.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-89181595214596762392011-11-25T23:19:35.232-05:002011-11-25T23:19:35.232-05:00Guilt is a counter-productive emotion.
Nasty! B...Guilt is a counter-productive emotion. <br /><br />Nasty! Bwhahahahahahaha!Birdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03479872783727855901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-19222469572820521692011-11-25T21:04:25.966-05:002011-11-25T21:04:25.966-05:00Denise- The idea has never occurred to you?Denise- The idea has never occurred to you?Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-16487139329525435072011-11-25T20:52:18.574-05:002011-11-25T20:52:18.574-05:00O My! I didn't have a bellyache from eating, b...O My! I didn't have a bellyache from eating, but now I have one from laughing. Throwing the pots and pans into the yard and letting the wild animals have at them is an amazing idea.Denise Emanuel Clemenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10982725113569943337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-68381675071820566072011-11-25T17:01:19.153-05:002011-11-25T17:01:19.153-05:00Mrs. A- Have noted your new address in my reader. ...Mrs. A- Have noted your new address in my reader. Thanks, love. Now- will there be mac'n'cheese when I get there?Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-79239323797596689502011-11-25T16:57:39.613-05:002011-11-25T16:57:39.613-05:00Jo- Really? I don't think my guilt worried any...Jo- Really? I don't think my guilt worried anyone too much. But I did put some leftovers in the yard for the animals to eat, for sure, and I did not feel guilty about THAT and I thought about leaving my guilt there too.<br /><br />Syd- It's all very tiring, isn't it?<br /><br />Lisa- I have an almost neurological need not to wake up to last night's mess. And bless May and Matt and Mr. Moon who dealt with it with such grace.<br /><br />Angella- Vast contrast! And yes, TOO MUCH STIMULATION! <br /><br />Elizabeth- That Palm Springs idea is the best one I've heard since I planned Christmas in Mexico. Do it, girl! Make your reservations now.<br /><br />Rubye Jack- And may we all change our way of thinking about the guilt we carry but do not own.<br /><br />Photocat- TOO MUCH goodness!<br /><br />Ms. Fleur- Well, it's a very good theory.<br /><br />Madame Radish King- I love the idea of a tiny geyser of sparkling cider. Did you lick it up? I would have. I have no couth. I love whatever you write, whatever words you bless me with. Honest and always. Love...M<br /><br />Kristin- That is totally my plan. Thanks!<br /><br />Akannie- I'd be waiting a long damn time. Damn pilgrims.<br /><br />Lo- I LOVE YOU! Maybe tonight I'll go for the twelve.<br /><br />Catherine- Yep. Next year I'm keeping it simple. I am going to stick by that one! I MEAN IT! I won't tell anyone about the pot. Promise.<br /><br />Ellen- Amen. Tired IS tired.Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-8806117253713361902011-11-25T16:54:59.103-05:002011-11-25T16:54:59.103-05:00we took mac n cheese with us in a crock pot to t&#...we took mac n cheese with us in a crock pot to t's parents place- ours was a feast even with only half of what you listed! to save time and cleanup we used leftover paper plate's from his sister's wedding in oct. that certainly made the clean up quicker! the highlight was when our almost two year old niece pointed to her disney princess sippy cup and said 'johnny' like 8 times (tony and his other siblings call their baby brother a sister for some reason i dont quite comprehend) and it was really funnier than it seems as i am describing it. <br /><br />in other updates i moved to a new url-come visit soon for more hijinks and shenanigans!<br /><br />http://yogivemeyourfortybeforeibeat.blogspot.com/<br /><br />xxalainaxxmrs.missalaineushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08542984504965262088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-74638761574299221112011-11-25T15:55:04.744-05:002011-11-25T15:55:04.744-05:00I think I am happy to admit that maybe I do prefer...I think I am happy to admit that maybe I do prefer smaller Thanksgiving dinners. There is less to do with the cooking and the cleanup. I had 18 here. Yes, we did all help but I couldn't wait to get everyone out the door by 8:30. Then there is the cleanup of the house the next day...which I am still doing.<br /><br />Yes, a small party. Large parties for summer because it's outside instead of inside and BBQing is way easier with salads and such. But all the work, yes WORK, of preparing food and setting tables...oh Lord it is a lot.<br /><br />Glad you did go to bed...you did the right thing Mary. Tired is tired.Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912709342270151365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-27376353592430117552011-11-25T15:25:35.787-05:002011-11-25T15:25:35.787-05:00Wow, went from "the most laid back Thanksgivi...Wow, went from "the most laid back Thanksgiving of my life that I can remember" to today's post very quickly. What a roller coaster ride of a day, it must have been. Your family was probably happy that you went to rest and sleep, and they are wonderful to do the clean up for you. You're not too old--I'm just as old and I have a few more Thanksgiving feasts left in me, as do you. Those grandchildren of yours, Owen and future are counting on it.<br /><br />We did a reasonably small dinner this time. Just the bird and stuffing, baked potatoes, two veggie dishes- non casserole, just fresh and natural, steamed with a drizzle of olive oil. Cranberry and artichoke sides, again done simply. Not even a salad this year. <br /><br />We had a huge desert table due to company joining us that evening, but I relied heavily on Costco and pre made stuff. Also, lot of different ice creams. But all very simple to set up. <br /><br />I've done the gourmet feasts too, and decided that when Thanksgiving is the day with so many loved ones coming to visit, better to enjoy the company than slaving over the food. I'll cook an elaborate dinner another time.<br /><br />I have a pot with burned cranberries/sugar charred to the bottom behind my bushes....my little secret.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11149885637140617891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-74635509132383861922011-11-25T15:17:35.755-05:002011-11-25T15:17:35.755-05:00Ohgawd, I love this post, Mary, except for the men...Ohgawd, I love this post, Mary, except for the mention of Guilt....NO GUILT, ya hear.<br /><br />But the pots and pans tossed into the yard for the critters to clean up....now that is a brilliant thought.<br /><br />11 hours....not bad....next time try for 12.Lohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08398370059689865989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-42231390221821443682011-11-25T14:25:21.929-05:002011-11-25T14:25:21.929-05:00BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA...
Throw those fuckin...BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA...<br /><br /> Throw those fucking pots and pans out in the yard and wait for the fucking PILGRIM bastards to come clean them up.<br /><br /> That's my thought.Akanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00513632434353119491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-89518158850773556592011-11-25T13:06:20.590-05:002011-11-25T13:06:20.590-05:00Don't feel guilty. cook less next year so you...Don't feel guilty. cook less next year so you can enjoy the day.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06413795611563683135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-67460536699810047362011-11-25T12:44:15.454-05:002011-11-25T12:44:15.454-05:00ps. Sorry for the long rambling comment I think it...ps. Sorry for the long rambling comment I think it should have been a blog post. Or a fucking novella or something.<br />ha.Radish Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06534752971317927559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-30357767654350342422011-11-25T12:42:29.034-05:002011-11-25T12:42:29.034-05:00I cooked all day Wednesday and half the day Thursd...I cooked all day Wednesday and half the day Thursday but only for four people. AND I WENT TO BED BEFORE CLEANING UP! Actually my son always cleans up after holiday meals. BUT! And here's the kicker. Everything on the table at exactly 3 steaming hot ready to eat including things like hollandaise sauce and gravy you know things that <i>congeal</i> oh and my son left at 2:30 to pick up The Girl and they didn't come back until 4. So my brother and I finally just said what the hell and began without them. There are stories about what happened. I don't believe any of them. I was a wee bit pissy but I contained myself. I know my brother reads my blog though. He asked if we could have Christmas dinner at his house. YAY! I'm rambling here dear Mary. I remember a family dinner like yours which sounds spectacular. Not my family but I remember. You are something else you are. I love you to pieces!<br />Rebecca<br /><br />ps. The most fun I had last night was I accidentally froze a bottle of sparkling cider and I took it out of the freezer and popped the cork and there was a weird covering of opaque white ice and I stabbed it with my knife and it started bubbling out like Old Faithful and it bubbled out for an hour and my brother and I stood in the kitchen giggling because the kids had already left because of course the girl had <i>another</i> Thanksgiving dinner to go to.Radish Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06534752971317927559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-33511204532768921072011-11-25T12:23:57.389-05:002011-11-25T12:23:57.389-05:00Sounds like Thanksgiving went from laid back to ma...Sounds like Thanksgiving went from laid back to mayhem pretty quick like. <br /><br />Good for you for sleeping it off and let others take care of things. When you feel guilty, just remember that if you always do the work, you are depriving others of the distinct honor of giving you a break. :-) I know, I'm full of shit, right?~ heheh!<br /><br />xoxoPetit fleurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02626110471501778855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-21754309719333865532011-11-25T12:12:44.107-05:002011-11-25T12:12:44.107-05:00That is a lot of food... Enough to feed half an ar...That is a lot of food... Enough to feed half an army I would say. It looks delicious on your table. Even if I can only see a little bit of it.Photocathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05915353764183007346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-6833280655001390842011-11-25T12:08:08.800-05:002011-11-25T12:08:08.800-05:00This is one of the things I have no problem with w...This is one of the things I have no problem with whatsoever. Cleanup can always wait until the next day or the kids can always do it and usually feel good about doing it. However, I do have guilt about other things where I should have no guilt. It just is until I change my way of thinking.<br /><br />Happy Day After!Rubye Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02511953177053448513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-91722251519866259142011-11-25T12:05:09.815-05:002011-11-25T12:05:09.815-05:00I'm with you. I dreaded the whole Thanksgiving...I'm with you. I dreaded the whole Thanksgiving thing this year and felt guilty in my dread all the way up to finally dragging myself and my children to someone else's house, watching Sophie have two seizures despite all the jollity in the room and then making the decision to take her home to my blessedly quite, leftover free house. I hate leftovers, too, so I'm happy. And I am just not going to feel guilty next year when I drive to Palm Springs with my boys, check into a retro motel and sit by a hotel or stand out in the desert and look at the stars.<br /><br />So there.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03313726816776097840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-40058071707937555032011-11-25T12:04:01.164-05:002011-11-25T12:04:01.164-05:00i admit i chuckled at the difference between this ...i admit i chuckled at the difference between this post and the previous one. i went to bed before the cleanup was done, too, just disappeared from the proceedings, closed my bedroom door, and climbed into bed. my husband did the honors, the broad strokes, and this morning, refreshed and not the least bit guilty, I did the fine tuning, the restoring of order, and that's how it works for us i guess. no guilt, ms. moon. it's a overwhelming, overstimulating day. by evening i was completely overstimulated, a jarring nerve, so i did everyone a favor, and me too, and went to bed. i do wish i had a yard to throw the pots and pans in tho. i love the sound of that!37paddingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12400464105403622384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-6571972273012316632011-11-25T11:56:40.966-05:002011-11-25T11:56:40.966-05:00I banished everyone from the house before the clea...I banished everyone from the house before the clean up was done so that I could go to bed. I'm cleaning up today. I like your way better.Lisa Page Rosenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10959648783502475353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-20773638417566547172011-11-25T10:27:04.687-05:002011-11-25T10:27:04.687-05:00Well, it seems to me that at this point in your li...Well, it seems to me that at this point in your life, the children should do most of the work. That's the way of life and families. That's the reward. No need to feel guilty about it. Instead you should be sitting back are marveling at how good a job you did with your family.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-46303588733960364962011-11-25T09:37:24.703-05:002011-11-25T09:37:24.703-05:00Sounds like a lot of food. But am glad that you t...Sounds like a lot of food. But am glad that you took care of yourself. Sleep is a really good thing! I got home around 10 PM after two meals. I was too tired to read.Sydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05642843245634635843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-77651801216955730062011-11-25T09:27:46.244-05:002011-11-25T09:27:46.244-05:00I bet everyone was happy you went to bed before cl...I bet everyone was happy you went to bed before clean up was over. I'd say they were as delighted by your 11 hours of sleep as you were. <br /><br />I don't think martyr-mothers are so much fun to have - your guilt must make everyone feel awful too, no? And guilty. <br /><br />Release the guilt! Enjoy the company and face feeding. I know I'm a total hypocrite, but I'm also a powerful underachiever and I never clean up til whenever the next party is. Which has its pros and cons, yes. <br /><br />Seriously. It's ok. Put it down and walk away! Leave the guilt in the yard for the animals to come take care of.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08988685736635515808noreply@blogger.com