weekend of gluttony

It seems like all we did this weekend was EAT.

Friday, Mom's nursing home put out a big spread for the residents and guests. Roast beef, turkey and dressing, cranberry sauce, plus side dishes and topped off with a huge piece of chocolate cake. They had crammed extra tables into the dining hall for everyone to sit and the staff served as waiters. There were even Christmas carolers. All the residents seemed to be having a great time.

For Mom it was much more successful than Thanksgiving, when we took her home. Then she had little appetite and hardly interacted at all. Friday she was in a good mood and talked to all her guests.

Back home on Saturday Tricia made a cranberry cheesecake to take to a seven-course gourmet dinner. There was enough food there for several meals. Two main entres. After the fifith course I was barely able to stuff any more food down my throat. I was only eating out of a sense of obligation.

If I were still on my Weight-Watchers diet I would used enough points for a week. Surely this must be wrong.

Sunday was a work day at the lakehouse but we interupted things long enough to take guests out to the local cafe for fresh catfish and the best chocolate pie I have ever had in my life.

It's still five more days until Christmas and lots of more food to consume.

Posted by Bill Hopkins on December 20, 2004 06:53 PM
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Catfish and chocolate pie. Sounds delicious!

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Posted by: Bill at December 20, 2004 08:40 PM

Oh that all sounds so good!!!

Posted by: mary lou at December 21, 2004 02:22 PM

I tried the Weight Watchers points diet just on my own without attending W.W. (my sister was going...my skinny, tiny little sister). The thing that really surprised me the most was the amount of fat that can be cut with things like dressing, cheese, mayo, butter, etc. All the little things that I would automatically include on a sandwich. I managed to lose 14 pounds and I think Carl lost more than that and it wasn't too difficult. It was a fun challenge actually.

I'm so glad your Mom is adjusting as well as she is and is smiling a little more. Those old folks may eat like birds most of the time, but they sure can indulge when there's a feast to be had!

Posted by: Leslie at December 21, 2004 08:41 PM

I'm honored! Enjoy your holiday season!

Posted by: the orchidophile at December 21, 2004 10:16 PM

I hear it is snowing in TEXAS!!!! I want some...

Posted by: mary lou at December 22, 2004 12:16 PM