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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is this something that is just totally "old school"? To me it seems normal to still have Sunday dinner with my parents, siblings, their spouses and now the kids we are having. Its just something we do. Of course things come up and sometimes not everyone can make it, but at least 80% of the time its all of us. Especially during football season. We enjoy the time together, its something we were used to from the generation prior even.

But I've met some people lately who have made odd faces when I tell them about my weekend plans- met with lots of probing questions. I don't know what answers they are looking for, some kind of hidden meaning behind it all? - we have to eat, we like each other, 2 birds with one stone.[/quote]

Well, for some of us, spending a Sunday with the extended family is something that is endured, not necessarily enjoyed. I like getting together with them on occasion, but would not like it every week. As for how others respond to your plans...We have friends (family of 4) who go to her mom's every Sunday. At the beginning of football season, my husband and I would invite them to our house, they'd say "sorry, we're going to mom's for lunch and football," and we'd respond with sympathy (as though it was something they were obligated to do, and surely they'd MUCH rather spend the day with their friends!) Halfway through the season it dawned on me that they actually LIKE spending time with her family.  :-o  Also, when people get together with extended family, I assume there's something to celebrate so I too might ask you some probing questions. [/quote]

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