Can you smell the aroma of pies coming from my house?  My daughter and her friend decided to make pecan pie tonight, one of Anna’s favorites.  When I got home from work, I didn’t feel much like doing anything, but their enthusiasm finally motivated me.  The process began with making dough and rolling it out.  The Karo, pecans and eggs contributed to the filling, and it came together quickly.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the preparations for your Thanksgiving meal?  Take one element at a time.  In my early-mom days, I would have waited until the last minute to get ready, and ended up exhausted.  Why do we do that to ourselves?!  Now, I’m a great proponent of lists.  Write out the things you want done, and figure out how long they will take to get ready.  Then backtrack from the final countdown to make sure it will all fit into the time you have allotted.  If not, then slash and reduce your list!  You may have more things planned than is realistic for your energies and time frame.

Instead of being overwhelmed, make a plan.  Whom will you enlist for help?  The little ones can pick up toys and help dust.  Someone sets the table while another stirs the gravy.  Everyone enjoys the day more when they’ve helped to pull it together.  Especially mom!

What tips do you have for surviving the holiday rush?  Leave a comment so that we all can benefit!

Take it one day at a time, and have a Happy Thanksgiving! 

Sally