Crowd Around the Table Anyone?
Okay, I’ll begin with a quick poll. Would you prefer to enjoy your family and friend gatherings around a crowded table, or would you prefer to dine with a bit more elbow room? There’s no wrong answer—just a personal preference, and that’s absolutely fine. I grew up in a small home with a two-seat kitchen bar for breakfast, and a dining table where Mom, Dad, my sister, and I sat each evening. But when the holidays came, both sets of grandparents, and my great-grandfather would crowd around our table. Dad would add a card table at the end, and Mom covered it with a festive tablecloth. This is what the holidays meant—elbow to elbow, full plates, and dessert waiting even if I didn’t eat all my veggies. For me, the crowding is part of the joy. But, maybe I’m idealizing a childhood memory that literally doesn’t fit as well now. So, friends—what do you think? Crowded or spacious? Whatever you choose, may you be surrounded by love.