Gravy Boat Envy

Nothing spilled, everything was hot and good and fabulous, the table was perfect, the company was well behaved.  I don't know what could be better. 

It was everything Mary-Elizabeth asked for and more.  Except perhaps the matching gravy boat.  While at dinner there was much discussion on the "need" for the matching gravy boat. 

Just having the discussion is absurd and because the child has cancer and is facing this horrible upcoming transplant, there was even discussion that everyone should contribute and buy her one. 

HOLD ON  

No one needs a gravy boat.  Gravy can be put in lovely bowl, a well designed pitcher or even a large mug of sorts.  It is something that is made in this house once a year.  Yes, once a year.  Never do we make gravy with the crown roast or the Prime Rib.  It won't be needed for the Christmas Crab Bisque or ......  Leg of Lamb. 

I am sure that Good Will will have an appropriate vessel now that I know Meb feels the need for such an item. 

She wants everything to match, I want everything to be lovely and sort of go together.  If it all matches you don't need to look and discover the interesting and fun item on the table.  Matching is overrated.  Maybe it is her Catholic School uniform education.

Thanksgiving was wonderful.  Thank you to everyone that made it a very special meal.