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Blogging about Blogging

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So these days “blogging” isn’t only about my own blog entries, it’s also about reading other blogs, mostly of moms like me. And let me tell you – there are A LOT out there to read! I could be up all night – or day for that matter – reading them. I have one blog that I read and reference just because she has a great list of blogs done by moms quite like me. It’s fun to write about yourself and your kids (of course!) but it’s also fun to read about other people that are dealing with the same things you are (yeah – kids! HA!)

I guess I should have known how popular it is to blog when I saw a report on the Today show one morning about blogging and how many SAHMs are doing it (that stands for STAY AT HOME MOM, by the way). Or just moms and families in general.

This morning I was reading one that talked all about her ideal Thanksgiving dinner and what the menu items might be. She said something about how she never has had mashed potatoes with her T-Day dinner and she had over 100 comments (!) back about mashed potatoes!! People are all over the internet reading this stuff (and don’t snicker ’cause it’s me too). Of course I was one of the people who commented saying that it wasn’t about the mashed potatoes but about the sweet potatoes or yams! YUMMY!

So, in the spirit of Thanksgiving and all the delicious foods we do get to sample on that day… think about your favorites and send me a comment on yours if you want. I won’t tell “Big Mama” (I swear that is the name of her blog!) that I copied her, although just from how her personality comes out on her blog I don’t think she would care at all. Besides, copying someone is the greatest form of flattery, right??

Okay, so here’s a list of what foods I am sure are to be at my parents’ house on the BIG day:

Baked Turkey (DUH!)
The BEST cornbread stuffing
Greenbean Casserole
Broccoli Rice Casserole
Yams (with lots of butter, brown sugar, etc.)
Potatoe Casserole (Tim’s fav!)
Pumpkin Pie
Pecan Pie
Rolls
Gravy
Cranberry Sauce (yes, from a can – it’s good!)

My taste buds can’t wait!!

And since I am NOT a Cowboys fan, but I do like Tony Romo I say “GO TONY ROMO!” for Thanksgiving football. Don’t get your hopes up my dear Tim…

Hope everyone has a relaxing, safe and yummy Thanksgiving surrounded by loved ones a plenty!

Comments

  1. You’ve got my favs: Turkey, cornbread dressing, green bean casserole (however, mine has cheddar cheese soup instead of mushroom soup in it). But, my sister introduced me to a new one many years back and it’s been a staple ever since: Corn Casserole! YUMMY! And, I do love an ooey gooey cake for dessert!

    Thanks Elaine!
    Lisa Wangler (from wanglerworld blog!)

  2. Wow, that’s a big T-day dinner, but I don’t think I saw stuffing. That’s by far my favorite. (made with bread/not cornbread) Rich would also say apple pie. Go Cowboys/ Go JETS (have to keep peace in the family!)

    Karrie

  3. Girl the only way to eat cranberry sauce is from a can, the one that’s in the shape of a can . . . not the one that has visible berry fruit in it. LOL 🙂 Oh and stuffing girl! Gotta get down on some stuffing . . .

  4. I never had sweet potatoes/yams until I got married. Growing up my mom banned sweet potatos/yams, cranberry sauce, beets and Rice Kristpie treats from our house.

    But NOW that I am married, I get to partake in Chris’ moms fabulous cooking I now love her sweet potato casserole, cranberry ambrosia salad, and sausage stuffing. My personal favorite from when I was little is stuffed mushrooms. Yummy!

    BTW, I still hate beets. 🙂 Thank you Mom!

    Happy Thanksgiving to you and your boys!

    Heather, Chris & Millie

  5. I just had Thanksgiving in Eugene with my son, Fred, and his wife Amy. My husband Sam’s daughter, Jennifer, was there as well. We had all those goodies you mentioned(well, no yams) plus lime jello salad with a yummy white topping (collage cheese, cool whip, and ???). I will make baked yams with cranberries for our Thanksgiving tomorrow with many friends here in Ashland. Have a fun day, Elaine, and give everyone a hug from me, Sharry.