As she brought her Thanksgiving turkey, Margaret grinned proudly, eager to wow the guests. “I SAVED YOU ALL!” her 5-year-old daughter yelled as she grabbed the plate and threw the turkey on the ground, shattering the moment. Everyone was stunned by the subsequent revelation.
Children are said to be truthful. My breath froze in my throat on Thanksgiving when my 5-year-old daughter tossed my painstakingly prepared turkey on the ground in front of the whole family and claimed to be “saving” us all. I had no idea at the time how accurate she had been or how much I would later appreciate it.I’m Margaret, and this Thanksgiving was meant to be ideal for us. There were fourteen of us packed into our,
The dining table was decorated with tablecloths with an autumnal theme and candles that threw a warm, golden glow on the silverware, which my husband, Roger, had polished until it shined.
Last winter, my mother sewed matching blue sweaters for our children, Monica, age five, and Emily, age seven. The aroma of roasted turkey, cinnamon, and the prospect of a day that would live on in our memories filled the house.Every item I made for days was a work of art: handmade cranberry sauce that had the ideal combination of sour and sweet, buttery rolls that flaked, and creamy mashed potatoes with just the right amount of garlic.