craziness

So yes it is 2:30 in the am and I am up. I am going to be one of those crazy shoppers for the day-after-Thanksgiving sales. I have only done this one other time, but I saw some ads for some really good deals on things the girls specifically asked for. I am only going here in town to Goody's and maybe Walmart. Then when I come home I am putting up Christmas decorations. That is usually my only tradition for after TDay.
Yesterday was a good day. We had my friend and her mom and daughter over for dinner, my in-laws came, and my mom and stepdad came over. I cooked a turkey for the first time ever. It came out beautifully if I do say so myself. I think my father-in-law was doubting my abilities for a minute, but he said it was a very good dinner. Everyone did. I am so a Monica Gellar from "Friends". I love hosting and cooking for the people I love. I think that is how I show my love to people, by cooking and baking. Isn't there an old saying that a way to a man's heart is through his stomach. I think there's some truth to that, because all it takes to make my husband happy is some sugar cookies and homemade pumpkin bars. I didn't realize how much energy it takes to make such a big meal though. We had turkey, ham, candied yams, homemade mac and cheese, pumpkin bars, sugar cookies, green beans, deviled eggs, a relish tray, rolls and homemade apple butter, and of course pie. You would have thought that I was feeding an army! It was great to see everyone laughing, eating, and enjoying themselves. I just kinda sat back, watched, and listened. I loved every minute of it, and that was what I was thankful for.