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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I enjoy hosting my ILs for Thanksgiving; FIL/MIL and DH's aunt are overnight guests. We have a great time.

MIL and aunt-in-law both contribute to the meal. I accept offers for help. I ensure that their family's dishes are included in the overall menu. I open my kitchen to them for parts of the day and the day before.

The only (minor) issue is that they are always chasing after me to start/do my parts earlier. I have it all timed out, and have never once served dinner late. My turkey comes out great every year. We eat at the time I say we are going to eat. I go so far as to show them my written plan when they seem concerned.

But they are always pushing me. "What time are you setting your alarm in the morning?" (No need; it's a 16-pound turkey, and we eat at 5 p.m.) "Why aren't you preheating the oven?" (I point to the plan; preheating is scheduled for 1.5 hours from now.) "Why isn't it in?! Haven't you put the turkey in?!" (Written plan: turkey goes in soon, but not now.) Same deal for other items like stuffing and mashed potatoes, too.

How can I get them to relax? The proof is in the pudding: when I host, we eat well, and on time. I've reminded them that I've got the written plan, and everything always comes together. Any ideas?[/quote]

Some of The Olds want to eat a the big meal early like 1pm...my father included.[/quote]

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