So , by the laws of averages , 2 nd round losers . Got it . Happy Thanksgiving . <| sep |> Is any good pie , good for your waistline ? <| sep |> If it ' s super cheap then it ' s always worth it . <| sep |> How do you explain black conservatives who are altrightists ? Ignorant or dismissive . The classic No True Scotsman at it ' s finest . <| sep |> Tbf you can almost do the same with a team of beatsticks , any of my 2 . 5 x captains 4 solid beatsticks one shots every wave but the final one which takes 2 turns without needing specials . <| sep |> This left me deeply confused . <| sep |> I understand exactly why you ' d like to have just your family on Christmas morning . My husband and I were in the same situation and the whole family dynamic is off when you have extra guests , regardless of the occasion . Especially guests that you have to host overnight . I cannot emphasize enough how awesome our first Christmas morning was when our guests canceled . The atmosphere was so different and we were able to relax and just be our normal selves . It was honestly the first Santa experience that we truly enjoyed and were able to fully devote our attention to the kids and ourselves . There was no turning back , the difference was HUGE . As much as we loved the grandparents , and had a great relationship , we realized that some special occasions don ' t need an audience it throws off the intimacy of your private family life . I promise you that it ' s worth protecting ! Can you schedule a visit with them right before or after Christmas ? Maybe tell them that you want to do a special Grandparents Christmas that you don ' t want the kids to be overwhelmed by too many presents Christmas morning ? However you explain it , make it into a compliment or trying to make it special for the grandparents . It ' s hard to feel insulted by someone being extra thoughtful ! Good luck , this is worth it !