For the record, when we have more than our typical 10-14 people here for a meal, I pull out the paper plates. :)
Also, it is worth mentioning that Brayden and Kiya have been getting pretty good at
helping load and unload the dishwashers. Even some of the younger kids (ages 5, 4, and 3) try to help. We're doing all we can to try and train the kids in ways they can be helpful!