Thanksgiving madness

Yesterday, I got quite a bit done, but not as much as I wish I had. So today, I have a TON to do.

• Finish cleaning downstairs
• Do the T-day shopping
• Do 2 loads of laundry
• Hem the kitchen window panels

I'm beginning to get a little nervous about Thanksgiving Day. I have a record number of adult guests, some of whom I rarely see and some of whom I haven't seen since I was a teenager. Guests include grandparents on both sides, uncles on both sides, in-laws and a sweet girlfriend from Houston.

Here's the deal. When I have a lot of guests, I want to remodel. I want the house to look its best, and I want everything to be perfect. But what I neglect to take into account is that none of these guests care if my home is a showroom. They're here to see each other (and me), not my home. So a little perspective is in order, I guess.

And while T-day will be a big Martha day, I really want to focus on the Mary moments, as well. Some of my guests have never really understood Christ's love for us, and I pray that the Lord uses this day to make an impact on them through me. I'm gearing up to be Jesus to the best of my ability.

But I think that on Friday, I'll skip shopping in favor of sleep.