Traditions

We had an interesting thing happen here today. As you likely know, it was Canadian Thanksgiving.  I usually do a HUGE meal with 2-3 vegetable dishes, yams and mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberries, buns, turkey, dressing and 2-3 pies (all homemade). We also usually invite another family or two to join us. The last week or so I've been sorta laid up, it seems everyone in the house is always running in different directions, and financially things are still a bit tight, besides it's a lot of work and hassle for the kids to clean it all up. All things considered, Ron and I had decided to scale things back a titch with the Thanksgiving spread this year. We didn't really talk about it with the kids, we figured it would be fine with them since I am the big holiday tradition person in the house.

We figured turkey, cranberry, yams and Brussels sprouts would be good enough this year. He even talked me in to a "store bought" pumpkin pie.

Kaili was at work today and the rest of us played a game together, watched movies and napped most of the day. It was a generally relaxing day for a change.  Ron and I did put the turkey in the oven so it would be ready about the time Kaili came home from work, though we hadn't really prepared anything else by the time she walked in the door.

We were quite surprised with the scorn that our plan was met with upon Kaili's arrival. Our spare menu got mashed potatoes and gravy added to it and everyone was eager to help make the rest of the spread.  We ended up with a nicer dinner than I had thought we would.

I guess I have had some sort of influence on the kids, even though it's always surprising where and when it shows up.

According to Kaili "THIS is a Thanksgiving dinner."