Thanksgiving Grocery Shopping Efficiently ~ Or Not

I was trying to be efficient, really I was. Having so little time, I thought that I might try to apply some of my work talents. As a Projects Manager, one of my responsibilities is to develop efficiencies , so I thought, "Okay, let's go at this efficiently. That's what you do all day at work." I pulled out all the special recipes, made up the first, "check the cupboard" list, then made the first draft grocery list, then organized all the items by grocery aisle, and drafted the FINAL grocery list. "Well done, Patty", I said to myself, just a wee bit too smugly (that should have been the tip off, but apparently I was too busy feeling rather - well - efficient, to be listening). Go to the grocery store, efficiently placing the necessary items into the basket, then come home to unload. My wonderful husband, as he's helping unload asks the critical question: "Where's the turkey?" Good question. Apparently, in my fervor to focus on the efficiencies I missed the bigger picture, which, of course, would be the main event - the turkey. Amazing. Fortunately, the darling husband was up to the task, and after armed with very specific instructions (not too big, has to be a hen, if it's bigger than 12 lbs., it has to be fresh or it won't defrost in time, and a few other critical pieces of information), we're ready to go for tomorrow's big meal. Ah, the joys of working a busy, demanding job with an hour and a half one-way commute, whilst still trying to pull off a big family holiday event. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone, and focus on the bigger picture, forget the efficiencies, and savor your blessings, your family, friends, and good food!!

Patty