tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post8088945393895001214..comments2024-03-26T07:33:18.502-04:00Comments on WordWranglers: My Thanksgiving QuandaryMargiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03843006118151762550noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-70086762863212085582016-12-06T08:25:08.063-05:002016-12-06T08:25:08.063-05:00Thanks, Jana! Thanks, Jana! Ava Cuvayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06312693483840366091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-59152024271911431712016-12-06T08:24:18.533-05:002016-12-06T08:24:18.533-05:00Margie - LOL on the social media point! Glad you h...Margie - LOL on the social media point! Glad you had a big Thanksgiving... one year, one kiddo was very upset because they thought Thanksgiving was akin to a party, and didn't understand why no one came to our party. ;-)Ava Cuvayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06312693483840366091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-54173509990370229562016-12-04T11:30:36.073-05:002016-12-04T11:30:36.073-05:00I agree that the most important part of any holida...I agree that the most important part of any holiday is the fun and laughter part, not how fancy the table is. Your kids will remember the fun times, don't worry.Jana Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16624650840243322617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-71489628918181668002016-12-02T16:03:42.980-05:002016-12-02T16:03:42.980-05:00I think in this day and age, if half your party is...I think in this day and age, if half your party isn't consumed with social media and ignoring each other--you've got a win :)<br /><br />When I was growing up, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter was the only time we used Mom's china. I don't even have china. LOL <br /><br />This year, we went to my sister's in-laws and had the biggest--people and food-- Thanksgiving we've ever done. It was wonderful. I didn't have to cook or do dishes. Win-win. :)Margiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843006118151762550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-55515211664309608732016-12-02T13:25:52.348-05:002016-12-02T13:25:52.348-05:00IKR! I can't make a meal for that price that&#...IKR! I can't make a meal for that price that's even half as tasty!Ava Cuvayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06312693483840366091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-21663137799404291152016-12-02T13:24:56.966-05:002016-12-02T13:24:56.966-05:00Paper plates?! I love it... that is my kind of cel...Paper plates?! I love it... that is my kind of celebration! ;-)Ava Cuvayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06312693483840366091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-42595135305979213652016-12-02T13:23:49.503-05:002016-12-02T13:23:49.503-05:00I guess if they complain, I can always make them p...I guess if they complain, I can always make them polish silver and dice veggies so they can see what they're "missing"! ;-)Ava Cuvayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06312693483840366091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-11140867223153839002016-12-02T13:18:48.225-05:002016-12-02T13:18:48.225-05:00Lol! Not "post envy"... but maybe "...Lol! Not "post envy"... but maybe "life envy"! ;-)Ava Cuvayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06312693483840366091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-78925379245090507092016-12-02T12:55:50.129-05:002016-12-02T12:55:50.129-05:00no, you're not robbing them of anything, you&#...no, you're not robbing them of anything, you're giving them memories of time spent together, whether you're in the kitchen together or not. And I've ordered that Bob Evans dinner before - it is YUM!Kristina Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13674920511835640874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-18235631721899164362016-12-02T10:57:32.294-05:002016-12-02T10:57:32.294-05:00I also had the elaborate Thanksgiviing/Christmas/E...I also had the elaborate Thanksgiviing/Christmas/Easter, etc. gatherings and meals as a kid. When it became just our little family we sometimes had just cheese, fruit, crackers and wine in the woods. Now it is a pitch-in affair with friends and family and we even use paper plates now and then. It is a time for enjoying each other and not being exhausted and cranky from all the prep. Sp, enjoy the day and just being together.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-205917979071560332016-12-02T07:56:58.594-05:002016-12-02T07:56:58.594-05:00We were a much smaller group this year as our fami...We were a much smaller group this year as our family spreads out and adult kids begin to make their own Thanksgiving traditions. That's what you're doing, simply making your own family traditions. They don't have to match your childhood memories, and your kids will remember peaceful, fun days with Mom and Dad, or driving up to Chicago to their sister's apartment with a carload of food and sharing it with her roomies...sounds like it was a good way to celebrate the fellowship of Thanksgiving, and isn't that what it's all about anyway?Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809913527142033733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-52463169361801879372016-12-02T07:43:26.464-05:002016-12-02T07:43:26.464-05:00"Our family gathering this year was lots of f..."Our family gathering this year was lots of fun. We had plenty of food and tons of laughter." That is the best there is--nothing else matters. A great post, as usual. We're gonna have to have an intervention on "post envy"--I'm sure it's a real malady...Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.com