Over the weekend, I picked up all the fixing for our Thanksgiving dinner. This year, the kids and I decided we would have cornish hens instead of turkey. Something different for a change. Otherwise, I will make my usual dishes I only make this time of year. Preparing the first holiday meal is when I start to get in the holiday mood. It is a nice feeling.

My 11-year old daughter told me she is just not ready to hear all this Christmas music. She said it is too soon, can’t we have Thanksgiving first? I have to agree with her.

What are you looking forward to as the holidays approach?