Throwback to November 23, 2015

1. Since he won’t be around to make the green bean casserole, the duty falls to College Girl, who needs to learn this valuable life skill.

2. It’s easier to cut the pies into equal pieces when there are 4 of us eating the pies, versus 5.

3. More beer to go around.

4. One fewer person to gang up on College Boy, the tormented “little” brother.

5. One fewer set of sheets and towels for me to wash once the weekend is over.

6. The family is less likely to burst into the giggles while at church.

7. Fewer snide comments during the Macy’s Parade broadcast.

8. More elbow room at the breakfast table.

9. No opportunities to take embarrassing family photos to use in the upcoming Christmas card.

10. His girlfriend obviously finds him acceptable enough to bring home to her family.