After standing in the kitchen all day cooking - my god my feet and legs are aching!

[SaydiTom]

I don't know why I feel I had to say that!

Turkey and everything turned out good. So that's a relief it's all done. And with the help of others, kitchen cleaned up and dishwasher running. It's a good sound.

I was hoping to get a few other things done tonight but I just cannot. I feel like I have been beaten with a stick.

[Diamond_Dog]

1. Me too! As the years go by

I, too, find kitchen work especially taxing - I have sciatica problems and this year was the worst.

I’m determined to have my family here for a home cooked meal until I absolutely can’t do it anymore. (I’ve got the best setup for a family dinner)

Not trying to be a martyr or anything - they all appreciate my efforts - my husband helps a lot too.

I have to start cleaning the house 3 days out, the day before is for cooking. My son makes the pies and they are always delicious. So I don’t have to do that.

But boy by the time everything is cleaned up and put away, I feel like I’ve been run over by a Mack truck.

[SaydiTom]

3. I do the same - start as far in advance as possible so as not to overdo it on any one day

but today unavoidable.


Get good rest!!! You deserve it!

[Diamond_Dog]

7. So do you!

[2naSalit]

2. Time for...

Putting your feet up for a little bit. If you have some comfrey salve or something nice to rub on you feet, they'd really appreciate it. Then go to bed. Whatever it is can wait until you rest.

That what I do when I feel like that after a cooking marathon.

And welcome to DU.

[SaydiTom]

4. Thank you! Happy Thanksgiving!

[Attilatheblond]

5. When I worked standing all day, I would come home, sit on edge of tub & alternate hot/cold water on my feet

Seemed to help circulation and pain a lot.

[SaydiTom]

6. I've got my leg massagers/air cuffs on right now!

[Scrivener7]

8. Low back for me

[flashman13]

9. I just left the dishes in the sink. They will be there in the morning. Good night all.

[SaydiTom]

10. Good night! Tomorrow I wake up refreshed - and headed for an Indivisible protest at 10:00 am.

[NJCher]

11. You are a champ!

Eom

[Woodycall]

12. "my god my feet and legs are aching!"

But I'll bet your soul feels wonderful...

[Rigpa108]

13. I fell the same

But darn! I love my cooking, so do my family and guests! And there are leftovers!!!

[lucca18]

14. I share your pain!

Even though everything was delicious, I seriously think I should simplify everything next year!
Happy Thanksgiving!