Hey everybody! Thanksgiving is on thursday and I am soooo bumed because I have no idea how I am going to cook four huge turkeys and all the other things for my HUGE family because I am eight months pregnant!
I have a bad feeling that this thanksgiving is going to be a disaster! I have no clue why our family of 4 parents, 2 grandparents, 8 nephews, 6 nieces, 2 brothers, 4 sisters, 3 brother in laws, 4 sister in laws, my husband, my 5 kids and I have to have thanksgiving dinner at my house. Thats like 38 people all together. I am supposed to be on bed rest, plus on thanksgiving night, my family always decorates the house for Christmas.
I need some fun kid things, a little rasurance, and a LOT of tips.
Also, I would love it if I could get some funny or not so funny holiday disasters that you had experienced!
Thanks, I would really apreciate it!!!
2006-11-18 14:57:40 · 5 answers · asked by baby oh's 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Thanksgiving
My goodness! All those people and you're on bed rest?!?!?!
Let everyone else bring the food, you can do potluck.
I do have a story. My nephew's wife was responsible one year for cooking the turkey. She got up very early in the morning and put it on, fixed other things, then decided she would lay down for a while. Well, of course she fell asleep, and when she woke up it was almost dinnertime. The turkey had cooked to leather. Luckily she is a quick thinker. She borrowed leftover dark meat from a friend who had done her turkey the day before. And she went to a restaurant in town and bought a cooked turkey breast. She cut it up and stuck it on a platter together and came on to dinner at my sister's house. Told them she had decided to carve it at home. My mother bragged on how good and tender it was. She didn't tell my sister (her mother-in-law) about it for years!
Seriously, let the family help you. They will understand. So put your turkey in the oven (don't go to sleep and forget it, though!)
Let the hubby straighten the house. Let the others cook and bring a dish. Then let them all clean up. While they're at it, they can do the decorating while you supervise from the sofa!
Good luck to you, and Happy Thanksgiving.
2006-11-18 15:16:26 · answer #1 · answered by Ara57 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is there anyway some of those many people can pitch in and help? Assign jobs for everyone. People good in the kitchen help out there. They can bring coverdishes with them. People good at entertaining kids can be in charge of coming up with some cool games or crafts to keep them occupied. Let everyone know that in order for this holiday to be a success, You'll need lots of help. Also have a decorating party after you eat for those interested in helping you out. Hopefully you have an understanding family that will be able to see you can't (and shouldn't be expected to) do it all yourself.
The funniest Thanksgiving story I have is a few years ago, my aunt leaned on the table to get up and the table broke and everyone was scrambling to catch stuff before it fell. Have a great holiday, and if all else fails--bake some frozen pizzas.As long as the family is together, nothing else matters that much.
2006-11-18 23:20:57 · answer #2 · answered by scoobee345 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well I think you will be alright just try not to stress out too much... why can't your family help out? It seems rather selfish that they expect you to do all the work in your condition ( sorry I don't have a better word for it )
ok for a not so funny thanksgiving story for you...
My cousins fought all the time growing up, being around the same age they never got along, well this year the fighting got worse until the middle one threw and broke a coffee mug on the oldest ones head. The ambulance was called out and she had to have 4 stitches while the family and mug tosser had to be questioned by the police. I hope this years is nothing like that.
2006-11-19 00:31:08 · answer #3 · answered by Shadow Kat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YOU my dear need to get organized. Start calling all those family members with assignments. Make aunt Sue bring green bean casserole, Have cousin Jenny bring the pumpkin pie. Don't even try to prepare for all of those folks in your condition. It is a 2 day ordeal to cook for that many. Believe me I have done it and it wears you out when you aren't pregnant much less when you are. Start give directions now. Have them all show up with something to add to the meal. Heck, don't lift the turkeys either. Someone else can do that and bake them as well.
The funniest thing I've ever done is bake the innards (you know the neck and stuff that comes inside the turkey) and when carving the turkey found the bag of gross stuff. Yuck.
Good luck to you.
2006-11-18 23:12:50 · answer #4 · answered by Catie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can't believe any of those up coming guest would not take your place and have the dinner at their house!! You deserve a medal! Hopefully you have a helpful spouse?? if it was me,,forget the turkeys(with your condition) and serve pot pie's,,,and as for a funny story,,not thanksgiving related,,,was a summer family get together(seems so long ago),,,meat loaf was the meal of choice,,as my mother set it on the table and went into the TV room to get the family to come to the table,our dog "Penny" decided to start dinner without anyone else,,,when we came to the table she was on top of the table enjoying our dinner,,,we went out for supper!still makes me smile when I think about that day July 4th 1972
2006-11-19 12:36:36 · answer #5 · answered by kkahn9dodge 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋