Okay, did the 16.5 hour drive from home to Pike's Peak where my 2 kids have moved and love it. We missed the 3-4' of snow they had by the 2 days it takes to drive there. When there, still snow. On the way, many still getting first plowed out. But most of it was manageable there, and seeing the snow being blown of the mountain tops was neat. Luckily, my son, who has developed my love of cooking did 90% of the work. Each dish a culinary delight! We did it weeks early. Thanksgiving is a day to be with family, not a day on the calendar. Great trip, though driving, I drove the whole thing both ways, with stops half way there and back.
So, we get home, and the brother-in-law who hosts most things these days. Thanksgiving was always our thing. But since most of the relatives have passed, it became whomever wanted it, take it. So the brother and sister in law took it since. They still had 2 brother in laws and their spouses. But this year, on of those had to go to another state for a relative, and the other brother was still on back surgery #3 not yet resolved, so it was given back to us, for the total of 5 people including ourselves. So here we go again. Actually enjoy it! A week of preparing and Everything is all set. Make ahead everything except the bird. Make ahead home made gravy from turkey wings...., So, if you get stressed out about holidays, change your mindset and make it FUN!
Okay, cleaning the house? Well....at least it has forced us to do a deep cleaning l o n g overdue! And it's done. And feels great. I'm tired, sore, and ready to go! That along with raking the leaves 3x. Why can't I learn, like dusting. I dusted and it came back. I'm not doing that again! Leaves?