Can you buy me a pair of new sneakers for Thanksgiving?

Yes, this is the question that my 16 year old son Anthony asked me a few days before Thanksgiving. Why would this boy need a new pair of sneakers just to go to his Grandmother's house for dinner...and why would he think that I would purchase them for him? As we gather with our families for a day of giving thanks it's important to remind our children what the true meaning of this holiday is about. Again, because we're dealing with ungrateful children it may be necessary to spend a little extra time hammering home the message today... Have a great and happy "Thanksgiving Day".