For the last couple of years my son and his girl friend have hosted Thanksgiving. I volunteered to do it this year to give her a break. WHAT WAS I THINKING??? Since I work as a florist Thanksgiving is extremely busy for me so I know I will be tired for the big day. I refuse to take short cuts when cooking - nearly everything is home made. I am hoping to do a lot of the prep work early on - make the pie crusts and freeze them, making the apple pie filling and freeze it. I will do anything that can be done early ahead of time.