[Letitring]

Until I reached age 12, I always had to sit at the childrens' table. :) I complained religiously, but missed it when I became too old. :)

That's an entirely acceptable solution and enjoyable by all.

[Servant of the 9]

Until I reached age 12, I always had to sit at the childrens' table. :) I complained religiously, but missed it when I became too old. :)

At our house it was always a matter of space. We had to wait for somebody to die and leave an empty seat at the grownups table. At least being the oldest of my generation got me moved fairly early.

I have doggie walking duty, so I will see y'all later.

SO9

[.38sw]

Same here. The kids are 15, 14, 12 and 7. The 15 year old belongs to my husband's sister, and I seriously doubt he'll be amenable to sitting at the children's table. He'll be 16 next month, and considers himself very grown up. I don't have a lot of choice but to have a separate table. Even with the leaves in my dining room table, I can't get everyone there. Plus, I only have 11 place settings of my "company" china. 11 is an odd number, I know, but I have the extra one to account for any future breakage. My pattern was discontinued this year. :(

[.38sw]

Gotta go, Ringy! Hubby is calling for me - we're going to do some nearly last minute Christmas shopping!