The big day

Thursday is Thanksgiving. More importantly, it's the first Thanksgiving for which I'll play hostess. And I am floored.

I really enjoy entertaining, and try to do it often in spite of our apartment living situation. Is it big enough for eight people at once? Technically, yes. Will four of us invariably be in the kitchen at the same time and bump into one another's bums, which may lead to frustration? Without a doubt, yes. But still I couldn't be happier. I actually think close quarters are best -- when family is involved, I like when the room gets almost uncomfortably warm and five different conversations are going on at once within earshot. It's melodic chaos to me.

For those of you keeping tabs, this also means I'll be attempting my first turkey. It's a rite of passage of sorts for lady-folk, as my husband keenly noted -- "like when guys start scratching themselves." The heart of a poet, that one :)

So, what are y'all doing for Thanksgiving?