So, I had a not-so-dysfunctional Thanksgiving at my mother's house...

[NewWaveChick1981]

:bounce: :toast: Usually, holidays at Mom's house end up with people getting pissed off at each other for no reason and then acting like nothing happened. Well, yesterday was a pleasant exception. Mom was a little stressed (read: stressed out of her mind!) before lunch when I was in the kitchen helping her (and, of course, doing it ALL WRONG :P), but when everything was in the oven and we had to let things cook, we sat down in the kitchen. Mom looked at me like she suddenly realized I was there, and she actually smiled and said, "You know, you look great! This is the nicest you've looked in a long time." You have to understand---Mom usually tells me what's wrong with my appearance and has a laundry list of "things you need to do to make yourself presentable." What might have been a backhanded compliment from someone else was actually a big compliment coming from my loving but critical mother. I never pay attention to the "laundry list", but she ordinarily feels the urge to bring it up. This time, no. :)

We had a very pleasant meal and a really nice time afterward. My sister and her family were there, as were my brother, Mom's husband, my husband, and a family friend. Once we got past the initial stress of preparing the meal, it turned out to be one of the nicest Thanskgiving dinners we've ever had. :D

I hope your day was as good as mine! :hi:

[Anarcho-Socialist]

1. Don't you miss the tradition?

It wouldn't be Thanksgiving without someone ruining it.

(I'm pleased it went well though! :hug: )

[NewWaveChick1981]

2. I was fully expecting the usual tradition...

...but for once, I'm glad it was nontraditional... :rofl: :hi:

How are you, sweetie? :hug: :loveya:

[Anarcho-Socialist]

3. I'm fine, babe

Returning to my old procrastinating ways. I hope you're having a great day after :loveya:

[Crazy Dave]

4. Ours was typical which means great

Since mom lives next door and does all the cooking, me and Mrs. DTW are usually in our sweatpants and t-shirts or in PJ's, the three of us have our dinner in our house around noon, then Mrs. DTW and I lay in bed the rest of the day watching movies that we've already seen with the kitties and the dogs piled up on us.

Yesterday was no exception :)

Glad yours was great too :hi: :hug:

[buddhamama]

5. that's sweet,

it is fun to break old traditions and start new ones-.

maybe y'all have; a new tradition of not bringing out the "laundry list".

i am happy that you are happy, ReallyHotChick! :hug: