Thanksgiving goes

It was a busy weekend with Cyd, Dave and the twins arriving Thursday to join Brett, Miles, Anna Marie, and Lucas at Brett’s home. Alberta, Claire and Raymond’s brother, Ken also came along but I’m sure it must have been for the company as the boxed meal from Rosauer’s deli left a little to be desired. There were few of us who really cared as it seemed most important to get a chair and place setting for everyone and attempt to get each one seated in his chair for any length of time. The meal moved right along I’d say and the four pies were a great hit with all.

The meals proved to be the most scheduled, predictable time of the day next to naps that were the very most important activity next to bedtime, of course. In fact, we all got very grumpy when one child failed to participate in naptime as scheduled. Outings were scheduled according to naptime and Grandma usually wanted the nap too so she volunteered daily. We almost all got to visit Santa with the exception of cute, sweet Miles who had 15 timeouts before 11 so missed the Santa visit. I’m sure he’ll get a second opportunity. It might have been difficult for Miles and Lucas to watch their toys being touched by their cousins both at home and at Grandma’s but they were all learning to take turns occasionally.

Anyway it was a busy time and we are all still speaking and laughing so the weekend went well. You were lucky to have a peaceful dinner with couples our ages. Now it is time to begin the Christmas decorating. I’ll bet you want an inflatable snowman with a rifle.

Jill and I visited on the phone a few days ago. Ron is still trying to get his Australia photos together to view but I hear he’s making a mantle to hang the stockings up for Santa now. It is tough being retired.

What are you contributing to the 40th reunion memorabilia? Any ideas for us, Leslie?