Thanksgiving was good,,, quiet and calm.... we ate out and it was really nice and NUMMY!
Afterward, we took the kids to see the new Disney movie - "Bolt.
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It was a nice change, but it definitely had its positives and negatives.
Positives:
* No planning or shopping --
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* No prepping, thawing, peeling, or cooking --
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* No dishes to clean up, etc. --
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* You can be a couch potato --
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* More time to watch the Thanksgiving Day Parade --
Negatives:
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* House doesn't smell all nummy --
(there are no "turkey cooking" scented candles!)
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* No leftovers ----
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* No flurry and excitment of company around the house ---
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go back to our complicated, busy and happy tradition.
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