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thoughts on Tgiving setup?
So I bit the bullet and had dh invite the inlaws and grandma over for Thanksgiving. I cannot believe I'm subjecting myself to such stress when I'll be almost 30 weeks pregnant, but I guess it's better than the alternative.
So we have a dining table that seats 4, we haven't bought a bigger one yet because we knew we were going to be having a family and room would be tight so we are putting that off.
So I'm thinking we should break out the fold out table and have my inlaws bring a fold up chair over so we can set everyone. We arent going to be using my good china, I don't have the energy for that lol. Do we will use our everyday china (it's a cream color). The centerpiece will be a hollowed out pumpkin with a winter bouquet in it, silk autuum leaves sprinkles on the table, turkey votives and maybe a few itty bitty pumpkins. For a tablecloth and napkins, I need help!! I was kinda thinking buying some yards of burlap and maybe burnt orange napkins. Would this look stupid?
Re: thoughts on Tgiving setup?
Use the everyday stuff, no need to add more stress than necessary. Also, You could definitely do the burlap. Walmart has white tablecloths for like $10. You could definitely do those. How many people? I have TONS of white, burgandy, or fall/orange napkins you could borrow if you like. I have a bad habit of buying napkins when linen companies are going out of business or when I see them on sale or clearance. I would be more than happy to send you some so you don't have to buy them.
Would you have to sew the burlap together or would it be wide enough to cover the table?
I think it sounds great, but frankly, I think you should be focusing more on the food. That's going to be the stressor. Your first Thanksgiving and 30 weeks pregnant? Don't put too much pressure on yourself.
Agreed. I'd be a lot more worried about the food than what the table looks like. Will you have help with the cooking? I'd ask the inlaws to bring a few of the side dishes/desserts/etc. and maybe focus on the turkey and a couple of the other dishes.
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I was thinking this too. Thanksgiving is more about spending time with your family and giving thanks for all the wonderful things happening in your lives like your sweet baby girl coming soon than what your table looks like. At our house all the decorations get moved off the table anyways so I tend to just put my fall table cloth out with my candle holder pumpkin and call it good. I use our everyday dishes and paper napkins.
Everything you want to do sounds beautiful but just remember you'll be 30 weeks pregnant, and its really okay to go with what is going to be the easiest for you.
looks like everyone thinks I'm crazy!
This is my first thanksgiving. I have done a mini one for dh and I but this is my first real one. I'm a cookin type of person and my grandmother is a chef so I'm not scared at all. MIL NOT a cook, and even gets her thanksgiving meal from safeway, so I'd just prefer she didn't bring anything. Dh will help my in the kitchen though!
here is kinda my plan:
Roasted turkey
mashed potatoes- I will make these the day before and put them in an oven proof dish then throw them in the oven to heat
gravy
green bean casserole- super easy, I can make it earlier in the day too, then bake it when it's time
stuffing
simple green salad
Pie- not sure which kind yet.
I will also set the table the night before, and we are having a 4:30-5ish dinner so that gives me more time.
Does having a plan make me a little less crazy?
I don't think we meant to discourage you
I think I just saw "30 weeks pregnant" (and I believe from your siggy you're having twins?) and "first time making t-giving dinner" and got really worried!
But if you're feeling up to the challenge and have DH's help, that's great. My mom actually sets her tables a few days in advance! So no reason not to do that. You can even make the pie the day before.
No worries, I'm not discourged....too stubborn for that
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Wow...hosting, PG, AND cooking? You're pretty ambitious! I applaud you for that, but remember to take it easy as well.
As for your set up, I like the centerpiece idea, but our family usually does paper plates and the plasticware that looks like real silverware. There are usually so many bowls, pots, pans, and everything that washing extra dishes is more a hassle. I know it's not very green, but maybe consider the extra clean up work you and your DH will be doing in addition to entertaining guests and cooking food?
As for the burlap, perhaps do a natural colored muslin, or just an offwhite cotton?
I know you'll rock the dinner!