I don't think that's unreasonable at all. When my brother comes over to my daughter's house for Thanksgiving and Christmas, he helps out. Not always in big ways, sometimes just making the gravy, but every little bit helps. And he always brings extra food of the nibbly type. We have him open the champagne, too, as he's good at doing it without the cork going everywhere and champagne in everyone's hair. My nephew helps, too; he made the mashed potatoes this past Thanksgiving. And mopped the floor, when my daughter asked. While they may not do much voluntarily, when asked, they are always willing to chip in. They just aren't good at offering to help; but they do help without giving us grief.
Also, I can kill you with my brain.
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SailAweigh - Dec 22, 2015 1:23:06 pm PST #22830 of 30002
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
meara - Dec 22, 2015 1:26:32 pm PST #22831 of 30002
My brother and dad do jack-all. But my brother in law used to be a chef and kind of hated anyone else in his kitchen, so when we are at their house, he does everything. But I wouldn't say my sister and I do a ton either, so...
sj - Dec 23, 2015 8:16:04 am PST #22832 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
My Grandfather is the best cook in the family and does a lot of the Christmas Eve food and my father-in-law does most of Christmas Day.
I have so much stuff to do but there is a 4 month old asleep on my lap.
Laura - Dec 23, 2015 8:26:20 am PST #22833 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.
Trapped by the 4 month old is a valid reason to not get stuff done.
I do the cooking. The others can cook, but I enjoy it. I also delegate on a lot of the prep.
Typo Boy - Dec 23, 2015 4:16:23 pm PST #22834 of 30002
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
from rainy cool Pacific Northwet
I'm dreaming of a green Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
With bikini'd babes swaying
And warm breezes playing
Past skaters and surfers on the go
I'm growing more cold and soggy with every Christmas card I write
May your days be sunny and bright
And your palm trees strung with Christmas light
sj - Dec 23, 2015 4:45:24 pm PST #22835 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
I don't think I'm baking anything this year. I might still make peppermint bark, but that is probably it. I have wine and panetone to bring to people's house. Also I'm probably not going to wrap the ltc's presents this year. Just put them under the tree and take a picture so she'll know what she got her first Christmas.
Zenkitty - Dec 23, 2015 6:38:38 pm PST #22836 of 30002
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
I'm either giving up and going to bed, or throwing up and cancelling Christmas.
Laura - Dec 24, 2015 2:41:04 am PST #22837 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.
Oh dear, I hope that restful and renewing sleep happened and that all looks better today.
Anne W. - Dec 24, 2015 3:54:07 am PST #22838 of 30002
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
I didn't do nearly as much baking this year as I normally do. That said, in my experimentation, I have come up with a lemon cookie recipe that is faboo. [link]
Zen, I hope you are feeling better today.
amyth - Dec 24, 2015 4:37:35 am PST #22839 of 30002
And none of us deserving the cruelty or the grace -- Leonard Cohen
Zen, hope things look better this morning.