menu planning

Last year for Thanksgiving I was the hostess.  My sister, niece, dad and step mom came.  And since they all live out of state, they stayed in my 900 square foot, 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom apartment.  It was a success.  I cooked, played, entertained.  And when everybody left I swore I would never do it again.  WAAAAAAAY too much work.

So you might (or might not) be surprised that just one year later, I am hosting Thanksgiving again.  This time my sister, niece, mother, and mother's cousin will be joining me.  And my mom's dog.  The cousin will be driving in for the day but the rest are staying with me.  And nobody is helping me with the menu.  So I need your help.  This is what I have so far:

Turkey
Stuffing
Mashed potatoes
Yam and apple casserole (which I hate but my sister loves)
Gravy
Rolls
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Cranberry sauce

I need veggies and a grown up dessert.  I need drinks.  Or am I being too boring.  I will not do green bean casserole -- I hate it.  I will not make it.  I will likely buy the grown up dessert.  I am not super woman. What else do I need to plan on?

Mean Mama