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Originally posted by aephi alum
Yes. You've forgotten to breathe. Seriously, take a deep breath. 
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Oh, don't worry, I'm doing okay. I've learned after this many years that by doing the prep work, the rest of the clan does the clean up. And trust me, I HATE cleaning up!
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Remind me, how old are the kids? Give them jobs - if they're old enough, make them clean the china, silver, and their rooms. Put your husband to work too. No reason mom should have to do all the chores.
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Kids are 15, 13, and 9. 13 yr old already has his room done and started helping the 9 yr old (aka Pack Rat Jr.) declutter last night. The bunch of them will be doing the dusting, sweeping and vacumming tomorrow while I'm at work. There's not enough money on the planet to let any of them near the china
15 yr old handles the bulk of my most hated holiday cooking task--the mashed potatoes. I love to eat them, but hate to actually prepare them! He and DH will also deal with grilling the monster turkey, because I don't cook turkeys, either!