Thanksgiving

....is a week away.   It is not too early to plan it out,


Now if you are fortunate enough to be invited to someone's home, pick up some cranberry sauce and have a great time!
     tips:    (if you are going with children.)....
1. take extra sets of clothes, diapers, bibs, sippy cups etc. Ask if you need to bring a highchair etc  
2 Pack some food if the child is small.   
3 Think thru discipline, who will be there, naps etc etc.   Have a plan    
4 Talk it thru with your spouse so that you are both aware.  
5 If your child breaks something be expected to replace the item.  
6  Talk to your child/children about what is expected etc so that they are not guessing.
7  When you leave ~ pick up after yourself!
8  Remember your children are YOUR children and you are responsible for them ~ no one else.


If you are hosting this special holiday.
1.  Make your guest list and make some calls
2.  Make your menu and delegate who will make or bring what
3.  Make this delegation clear so that you are not having the 15lbs of potatoes peeled into your sink but that they arrive ready to serve
4.  If you have some toys,,,get them out and think it thru.
5.  Clean your house the day before with special attention to the bathrooms and kitchen
6   Think thru the table setting...where you are seating everyone, how you will serve the food, what dishes you will use


Perhaps you should start a tradition if you do not have one.  We put 2 kernels of corn on everyone's plate and when we sit down we go around the table saying the 2 things that we are thankful for. 
(google for some other ideas)
Maybe you can all share a favorite movie with the kids while the men watch the game.


Whatever you do, with a little planning   I pray that you will have a WONDERFUL day!


Blessings!