The holiday officially began on Wednesday afternoon when Bossy’s son, who attends Columbia University, was collected from the bus station and deposited in front of Bossy’s house, where he enjoyed a tearful reunion with his kid sister:
Bossy’s two children quickly got to work on their separate Thanksgiving projects. Bossy’s daughter disappeared into the spotless kitchen to prepare the homemade piecrusts necessary for two traditional pumpkin pies:
Meanwhile Bossy’s son patiently waited his turn to use the kitchen, so he could prep the ingredients for his acclaimed raison bread stuffing with sweet fennel sausage and sage:
With the majority of cooking out of the way, Bossy’s daughter invited her cousins over to prepare the name cards for the special Thanksgiving table:
And then all of the children retreated to the family room, where they enjoyed a captivating Oprah show about The Thriftiest Holiday Ever:
The next morning, the household was up bright and early in order to continue the feast preparations.
Bossy’s daughter made the pie filling and poured it into her perfectly fitting shell:
And then Bossy’s son reheated his stuffing prep ingredients and mixed everything together with his freshly chopped breadcrumbs and some orange marmalade and lemon rind:
In a few hours the house was teeming with hungry and jovial friends and family. First the children settled around their special table:
And then the sixteen adults situated themselves around the large extended table where they ate turkey and stuffing and cranberry relish and sweet potatoes and a dirty little secret while discussing politics and religion and the stunning things they can do with their double-jointed limbs:
MariaV says
December 1, 2008 at 10:03 amFeel betterr soon, Bossy’s Dad!
Liz says
December 1, 2008 at 10:21 amPoor Bossy’s dad! Feel better soon.
clickmom says
December 1, 2008 at 10:39 amMy heart goes out to bossy and my best wishes for dad’s speedy recovery.
Tuli says
December 1, 2008 at 10:49 amSending speedy recovery thoughts to Bossy’s Dad.
ruthwells says
December 1, 2008 at 10:57 amOh dear — healing thoughts to Bossy’s dad.
Half Assed Kitchen says
December 1, 2008 at 11:04 amOh Sister. Your Dad! I bet he’s sorry he missed the stuffing. And I’m sorry he’s in the hospital.
Nancy says
December 1, 2008 at 11:04 amPrayers and good thoughts to Bossy’s dad, and an extra helping for Bossy ((hugs))
linda Carson says
December 1, 2008 at 11:11 amAww…hope Bossy’s dad is on the mend.
At least Bossy’s son shaved that little thing on his chin in time for dinner. And that looks like a very nice bottle of wine directly in front of your spot at the table. So there’s two things to be thankful for, right?
ashley says
December 1, 2008 at 11:11 amFeel Better Bossy’s Dad! I am sorry Bossy was down, but I hope you enjoyed your incredible family!!
Lisa says
December 1, 2008 at 11:22 amYou are so right about that Oprah episode. I was all psyched to see her embarrassingly extravagant ‘Favorite Things’ show and instead I saw the most disappointing Oprah show in a long time! What a bummer.
Little Miss Sunshine State says
December 1, 2008 at 11:23 amHope Bossy’s dad is better, soon.
The picture of Bossy’s niece sharing a chair with Bossy’s daughter made me smile.
And Bossy’ son will make a damn fine husband someday.
Emily says
December 1, 2008 at 11:30 amHope Bossy’s dad is up and about soon. And kudos that Bossy’s son cann stuff with the best of ’em!
Kelly at The Glass Dragonfly says
December 1, 2008 at 11:34 amI am sorry that your dad wasn’t able to be there and I hope he is feeling better soon. You too!
Lisa says
December 1, 2008 at 11:57 amDad of Bossy, get better really soon!
come on out to the beach and relax!
lisa
coastal nest
Cat says
December 1, 2008 at 11:59 amBossy shouldn’t be all showy off with her son’s cooking talents, because my son can toast a frozen waffle.
Caroline Wright says
December 1, 2008 at 12:01 pmI hope he is shipshape well before Christmas!
andrea says
December 1, 2008 at 12:11 pmI hope your dad feels better soon!
On a lighter note, I love your dining room!
pamela from the dayton time says
December 1, 2008 at 12:22 pmPoor Bossy Downer. Feel better, Bossy’s Dad!
Liana says
December 1, 2008 at 12:24 pmI hope Bossy’s Dad is feeling much better!
Also, this was a pretty great post. 🙂
The Domestic GOddess says
December 1, 2008 at 12:48 pmTOTAL BUMMER!
Hope Bossy’s Dad feels better soon!
mrs. G. says
December 1, 2008 at 1:01 pmHealthy kisses to Bossy’s Dad!
Shayera says
December 1, 2008 at 1:35 pmFeel better soon Bossy’s Dad!
apathy lounge says
December 1, 2008 at 1:35 pmWe had Thanksgiving with the in-laws. Endured a gross dinnertime story from FIL about a foot surgery and his snarky comments about college searches for BIL’s high school son. Also, FIL kept interrupting people as they discussed weird dreams they’ve had and then he told a story about the time his mother lost her mind. Unfortunately, he got all of the details of the story wrong due to forgetting, which is a concern since his mom didn’t so much lose her mind as suffer from Alzheimers. And she didn’t “come down” with it all in one day like his story would insinuate. Trust me when I say that I missed your dad at dinner, Bossy, and I don’t even know him.
Momo Fali says
December 1, 2008 at 1:47 pmAw. Sorry to hear about Bossy’s Dad. I hope he’s better soon!
By the way, have you seen this actress? She was on ER last week and I thought FOR SURE it was Bossy’s daughter.
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm2096797440/nm2264229
~Monkey says
December 1, 2008 at 1:50 pmPeace and health to Bossy and her Dad.
Liz says
December 1, 2008 at 2:01 pmVery sorry to hear that. Get well soon, Bossy’s Dad!
Helen says
December 1, 2008 at 2:02 pmGet well soon, Bossy’s dad. And hugs to Bossy.
Carroll says
December 1, 2008 at 2:03 pmLooks like Bossy’s dad missed a darn fine family feast there. Serious get-well wishes an all good thoughts heading in his direction from California!
And those two goofs, of yours? I love ’em!
davido says
December 1, 2008 at 2:03 pmBossy’s Dad will get well soon! The interwebs command it!
LeahBear says
December 1, 2008 at 2:39 pmOh no, I hope Bossy’s dad is feeling a million times better!
Also, I love Bossy’s daughter. Can I borrow her until it’s time to pay for college?
Domestic Goddess (in training) says
December 1, 2008 at 2:39 pmThanksgiving with someone out of commission is never fun. Similar to having ‘rhea and the vomits on a plane on the way to Thanksgiving dinner but worse. And I speak from experience on both counts.
Avitable says
December 1, 2008 at 2:48 pmI hope your dad feels better soon. Happy belated Thanksgiving.
operagal says
December 1, 2008 at 3:12 pmBossy’s Dad gets feel-better mad props via Operagal.
Or in opera-speak:
Ah, della traviata sorridi al desio;
Oh, comfort, sustain a tired soul,
A lei, deh, perdona; tu accoglila, o Dio,
And may God pardon and make his own!
bananas says
December 1, 2008 at 3:17 pmI’m sorry to hear about your dad… hope he’s out of the hospital and feeling better SOON. Hugs, J.
bananas says
December 1, 2008 at 3:18 pmOne more thing:
who is the lady with the white stripey hair and why does she keep saying wah-wuh to all bossy’s pictures?
Jennifer says
December 1, 2008 at 3:51 pmmy thoughts are with bossy and her dad.
Peg says
December 1, 2008 at 4:53 pmSending speedy get well wishes for Bossy’s dad. Hope he got cheered up by that loveable gang of folks before or after all of the yummy food was consumed.
Adorable Girlfriend says
December 1, 2008 at 5:04 pmSorry to hear about Bossy Dad! My thoughts are with him as he speeds down the highway to recovery.
Baby Favorite says
December 1, 2008 at 5:34 pmI’m so sorry about your dad. That IS a major downer.
I haven’t felt the same about Thanksgiving since my mid-20’s. Since then, I lost my favorite aunt, uncle, sister, mom & dad. Thanksgiving just isn’t the same anymore. I just kind of get through it…
Bush Babe says
December 1, 2008 at 6:45 pmHow did you light that last pic Bossy? Remote flash on table? Hmmmm….
Sorry, meant to say “Get Well Bossy’s Dad” too… but operagirl distracted me with that fabulous ditty, then I scrolled back up and started looking at that pic again. Love the effect!
🙂
BB
PS Loving your dining room too… do I detect a little “As Good As It Gets” influence there?
Mr Farty says
December 1, 2008 at 7:52 pmOh, shucks! That was a sad ending. Get well soon, Bossy’s Dad!
Heide says
December 1, 2008 at 8:25 pmMy Mom came home today. Hope Bossy’s dad gets well real soon too.
zenmomma says
December 1, 2008 at 8:27 pmOh yes, feel better Bossy’s Dad!!
anne marie in philly says
December 1, 2008 at 8:32 pmget well soon, bossy’s dad!
good to see the two goofs enjoying themselves. I bet the pies and stuffing turned out great!
Gigi says
December 1, 2008 at 9:21 pmOH. MY. GOSH.
I haven’t seen a Debbie Downer sketch in years. Shockingly, I’ve become Debbie Downer. I JUST posted about starving squirrels and recently wrote a long ode about how to recognize a melanoma.
http://www.buzznet.com/tags/debbiedowner/video/
Chesapeake Bay Woman says
December 1, 2008 at 10:02 pmI’m so un-down with it I don’t even know who Debbie Downer is, but I sure as heck know who the Wah-Wuh lady is– because that is me.
And know this about that: I feel that a free pass to the Land of Bitchy should be given to anyone who is (a) juggling the responsibility of a stressful family hoilday and (b) juggling the stressful holiday without a key member of the family.
Thoughts of healing to Bossy’s family on the receiving end of the Wah-Wuhs, and prayers of healing to Bossy’s Dad.
Jenn @ Juggling Life says
December 1, 2008 at 10:21 pmI hope the good vibes of the blogosphere help Bossy’s Dad.
ritabby says
December 1, 2008 at 10:25 pmHere’s to changing the wah-wuhs to whoo-hoos! Thoughts and prayers to you and your wonderful family. Thank you for sharing.
Jason says
December 2, 2008 at 12:35 amEven the Debbie Downer Bossy is fun and interesting!
Lisa says
December 2, 2008 at 1:43 amSo sorry to hear about your Dad, Bossy… I hope he is feeling better soon and that you can get back to your usual chipper self!
Lee the MWOB Queen says
December 2, 2008 at 2:11 amFeel better to Bossy’s dad – and I’ll take Bossy even when she’s all Debbie Downer!
And I always wondered exactly how to spell “wah-wuh” – thanks.
Shelley says
December 2, 2008 at 8:06 amHope your dad feels better, Bossy.
And I love how in the first picture you appear to be bitterly looking out the window at the joyful reunion of your children. Priceless.
clair says
December 2, 2008 at 1:31 pmWishing your dad a very speedy recovery!
blackbird says
December 2, 2008 at 2:07 pmFeel better NOW, Bossy’s Dad!