Bringing a dish
So, the reason I was asking about bringing a dish to Thanksgiving is because there are people in my family who don't seem to understand this concept. They just show up, eat, take a nap, and leave.
And it's not just Thanksgiving.
Whenever we have a picnic, or family get together, there are people that think because their mom brought something, they are covered. I think that if you are over 21 and /or living on your own, that you should at least bring something you can pick up at the store. I understand that not everyone enjoys cooking, and maybe if you can't bring something, you can hang around to clean up.
Ok, rant over! LOL
3 comments:
Chips and salsa are always a low cost thing for a young adult to bring. You can also load up on stuff at Walmart for some short cash. Even just bringing some grapes, berries and other fruit that doesn't need to be cut up can work. How about one of those pre-made veggie platters? Dessert from a bakery isn't super expensive depending upon what you get. Hummous and Stacy's pita chips are yummy.
Re: cleaning up. I think that both the guys and the gals should chip in. Don't just leave your plate and expect someone to pick it up. IMHO kids expect to be treated like little kings and queens. It ain't like that in the real world.
I think in my family it seems that once you get married you SHOULD start bringing something. However, my family is notorious for making so much food that a lot of the dishes barely get touched. Usually they only require that we be there, as long as we have Leah with us, of course. :) No baby, no food.
I personally didn't start asking what I could bring until after I was done with college & married (kinda happend all at the same time) but I ALWAYS help clean up. Ever since I was about 10 I have helped clean up after any family gatherings we have (except when I was extremely pg & having ctx on Thanksgiving 2 years ago or when each of the kids were really little & needed Mommy attention & nursing). It was something my parents insisted we do to help out since we are part of the family. My cousins haven't always helped out though which is kinda annoying but kinda just makes them look ungrateful & stupid.
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