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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am so over hosting my ILs! They’re still here, which I wouldn’t mind so much, but they are very much still in “we expect to be hosted” mode. DH is at work and doesn’t get home until 6:30. I’m phoning in dinner with a Stouffer’s lasagna, a salad, and some breadsticks.

ILs asked “what are you planning to serve for cocktail hour.” Um, nothing. There’s beer and wine if you want to help yourself. You can scrounge around and make yourself cheese and crackers if you want to. But like, the nights of shrimp and full service are over. Thank goodness they leave tomorrow. Who expects to be fully hosted after so much time parked in someone else’s home? [/quote]

This forum has turned into nothing but anti social cranks.

My grandpa was a very successful and very busy attorney and loved to entertain and host family and friends. Cocktail hour was every night at 5 pm. Didn’t matter who was visiting, he would have some light food, pour everyone booze and get people socializing.

Everyone has fond memories of my grandpa. What memories will people have of a crank who serves frozen lasagna?[/quote]

Something tells me Grandpa wasn’t also taking care of preparing dinner, cleaning the house or caring for children as OP is. Your fond memories seem a bit warped.  [/quote]

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