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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The controversy is about doing dishes, vs. bringing food.  The SIL, niece, fiance are all local.  We are happy to do all the cooking (for my MIL, because she is so lovely), but would like other adults who are not in their 80's to help with dishes at my MIL's house.

I don't want to see fiance and others going to living room and watching football while we then do all the dishes.  [/quote]

So open your mouth and ASK THEM FOR SOME HELP WITH THE DISHES.

Life is not hard.[/quote]

Yes.  At the end of the meal say "I think anyone under the age of 80 should help clean up before we head to watch the game."  Get up, clear your plate, put it in the dishwasher, and then excuse yourself to the bathroom for a REALLY LONG TIME.  Also, buy some paper plates and serve things in the pots they were cooked in.  It's not fancy, but it'll cut down on dishes.

I love people who are already worried about the holidays in August.  In my family we normally have our plans set by Labor Day, so this is my bread and butter.  My DH's family will think about Tday sometime in mid-November.[/quote]

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