person A: i really miss the holidays when our family got together
person B: The holidays are a great time for that sort of thing. What did your family do together?
person A: just the normal stuff_comma_  but the kids are all grown up.Holidays are never the same without having kids around to enjoy it
person B: I understand what you mean.  I hope you and your family are all able to get together and enjoy each other's company soon.