Just Like That We Became the Adults at the Thanksgiving Table

And the seasons, they go round and round and the painted ponies go up and down. We’re captive on the carousel of time. Joni Mitchell

 

As Thanksgiving approaches and I begin my preparations, I think about how the complexion of our holiday table and my perception of the holiday have shifted over time.

As newlyweds, we celebrated most of the holidays with our parents. I didn’t have a clue how much effort it took to host a holiday. I knew only that we arrived at our parents to enthusiastic excla...