I just saw on the Fresh Market website they have vegan Thanksgiving dinners you can buy all prepared.

I’ve had many years of too much stress from power struggles over holidays, I am now selfish and do what I want.

As of this moment, I am having over our friends, our two sons who currently do speak to us (2 out of 3 ain’t bad), and my parents. I am making delicious, fresh dishes by myself. If they want my friend or mom can bring whatever they want.

My mom is too old and sick to torment me over control anymore. My husband knows better now to start with me too (after too many years of ridiculous struggle because he hates the work and struggle with my mom). Thankfully that is over and our friends will cause us all to be on best behavior.

I enjoy cooking and entertaining. I never asked anyone to knock themselves out with work. I think perhaps after 25 years we may finally have this!

I’m feeling great and optimistic right now. Fingers crossed!