The clock is ticking

It is the Monday before Thanksgiving and the timer has started. I am blessed (?) to have a big turn out for Thanksgiving. My kids all come home as well as many children that have been raised in our home (98 foster kids to date). I have to begin the process on Monday saying a silent prayer for the "big girls and boys" to get home so they can help. I have to wash all the "fancy" dishes that are only used for Thanksgiving and Christmas. That means at least 4 pitchers, all the huge serving bowls, Momma's fancy platters and silverware, 30 plus fancy glasses (not really matching---but not the plastic kind you get for free from various locations), two huge roasters for the 2 turkeys and then I have to go the the store with my U Haul to get all the groceries home for the occasion. I do love Thanksgiving as there is no pressure to buy gifts etc. It is just a time to be thankful and spend time with your family. Does any one else have to make 10 pies? Furrs sure is sounding like a plan right now. The part about taking out a second mortage to pay for the meal there seems to be a problem though. Bless everyone on this the holiday of thankfulness.