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[quote=Anonymous]OP I would let her cook if that's what she wants to do but let her know the time you will need to organise Thanksgiving.  Tell her you need to put her things away in the pantry so you are both able to prepare what you need to prepare.  On this front, be very direct with her.

You say you don't want to clean up after her.  You could tell her she needs to clean up and if she doesn't clean up, ask your DH to help however come Thanksgiving if you don't help her, don't expect any help in return.  For this reason I would help her clean one day and get your DH to do it the next day, get her to clean as well.

I would let her cook as this is her love language and it will keep her busy meaning you don't need to entertain her.  She is excited about it.  I would have some wine relax and let her have her fun.  I would think of it as a break from cooking for a week, Thanksgiving is a huge meal, perhaps your MIL thinks she is helping you out.

Ignore all the comments about her 'breaking in your kitchen'.  Don't feed into the competition.  Just tell her, that her food is amazing and she is a great cook.  Then keep reminding yourself its only a week.[/quote]

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