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.
                      Afterward, we took the kids to see the new Disney movie - "Bolt.

        It was a nice change, but it definitely had its positives and negatives.
   Positives: 
                                      * No planning or shopping --
 
                                                         * No prepping, thawing, peeling, or cooking --
 
                  * No dishes to clean up, etc. --
 
                   * You can be a couch potato --
 
             * More time to watch the Thanksgiving Day Parade --
 Negatives:
     Negatives:
 Negatives:
     Negatives:       * House doesn't smell all nummy --                    
                                   (there are no "turkey cooking" scented candles!)

             * No leftovers ----

            * No flurry and excitment of company around the house ---
 Though we had a very nice relaxing day,,,, I think next year we will
                    Though we had a very nice relaxing day,,,, I think next year we will                            go back to our complicated, busy and happy tradition.
 
