'Twas the Night Before Overeating

'Twas the night before Thanksgiving and all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Meanwhile, out in the country, my entire family has, once again, gathered all together and is hooting, hollering, laughing, eating, loving, sharing, sitting, talking, remembering, and enjoying. And here we sit.........waiting..........on...............baby.............Nathan............to..............hurry.............up. Life is good though. For tomorrow will find me a year older, with a turkey, fresh baked yeast rolls, sweet potatoes, corn, 2 pumpkin pies and a birthday cake all in my cross hairs of imminent and swift destruction. I will give thanks.