Mother, May I?

Ahhh, holidays are good. Time to spend talking with relatives that you like and that you put up with...

Actually, we're pretty lucky in that we get along very well with all members of both sides of our families, so going home for turkey day wasn't that big of a problem beyond the logistics. Here is a sample of why we like it so much:

Mother-In-Law: Well, we need to get the papers signed for my will and living will and that stuff...
Me: Well, that's a perfect way to bring the party down. "So, in case I end up like the turkey, here's what I want you to do..."
Mother-In-Law:
Me: I have a question...If for some reason you're incapacitated, can I...
Wife: No, you can't flip the switch on her...
Mother-In-Law: (appalled look on face)
Me: No, here's what I wanted...I always wanted to play ER. Do you think, and I mean, I supposed it would work even after she's dead, they'd let me play with the paddles? "We're losing her, clear.... (rubbing paddles) Clear...". I mean, that would just be so much fun...

At this point, I think I was excused from the rest of the conversations which allowed me to just drink without needing to communicate...good times...