Charm - your list really had me thinking, especially # 2 and 3. Whenever my kids come over for dinner there is always so much preparation, cooking, etc., I'm pooped out by the time we sit down to eat. And I don't let anyone help clean up afterwards, because I'd rather just relax and visit with them. So I'm thinking next Thanksgiving, maybe I will just buy a a case of Slimfast and hand everybody a straw.