Thanksgiving 2019
I was expecting the weather to be cloudy, cold and very windy and it was as the day progressed. It started off sunny and 45 degrees. It was pretty much the same in Killingworth. This is probably a good thing. I have heard from friends across the country. They did get snow and it ranged from 8 in to a total foot.
I baled on the gym in the morning despite the fact I saw A on FB. So he knows I was online and despite the fact I promised I can’t. I have things I wanted to do before the day got away. So I met with A this week at our normal time. Tuesday I was very tired and we talked about. He reminded me that I am pre-Diabetic (something I may not have shared with the Doctors this week) and the reason I was tired because of the sugar and breads I have been having. He suggested that I can no longer have desserts or sweets of any kind. No breads either and this entire are going to be tough A did say he would allow me a smudging of stuffing and sliver of pie. I graciously (I hope) turned it down and told him I would do my best to focus on the fruits and vegetables (moderation) and make best choices possible. I have had some veggies this morning and had a protein drink. I am running low but I will be picking some up when I do cardio (I baled on the class again).
I actually did pretty well (not too much fruit when we got there) I had water, lots of shrimp, and one crab cake before dinner. The main meal was turkey, string beans, sweet potatoes, stuffing, and a couple of pieces of bread with butter. I did have one piece of pie.
I did give myself some stress that I was trying to avoid and that was I was a little late getting to Liz’s. I had been chatting with next door and didn’t know the time. When I left I was running really late. I tried calling her on her cell and she didn’t pick up. As I got to the street I saw my brother in law leaving. AT the time I didn’t realize he was going to the store until I followed him. I thought he was taking a short cut. I tried calling Liz one more time on the house phone and she was there. Needless to say I was so frustrated with myself. So I went back to their house and relaxed. We chatted and then eventually left.
The ride up was okay even though the traffic was semi heavy. Liz was driving but there was a debate on who was driving before we left. Liz won. The drive home was much better but was after five and dark. We got back home by 6.
The afternoon was wonderful. Liz did some activities with the kids and the rest of us watched football games. I did spend some one on one time with Olivia. She was so cute. She sat with me in the family room during Nelson 3’s concert. Everyone applauded but he needs more practice. The food was delicious, the company was great.
Before going home Liz gave me her dresses that I may wear for the New Year’s Eve party and new pair of jeans. I have to try them on to see if they fit. I may have to find few accessories at Party city.
We were also discussing how to split up the cookies. I need to know if we are putting them in little trays or what. I think I have to make at least 8 dozen for these that means I may have to double the recipe. I will definitely get the stuff this weekend.
On my way home I stopped at Wendy’s probably the only other place besides Cracker-barrel opened. I had a cheeseburger and fries and then spent the evening watching LOTR-again. I Stayed on the couch until Midnight.
I hope you all had a great one.