Yes, we love our families. But: Petty Vents 2022

[Anonymous]

We usually host, but my mom and dad are this year—8-hour drive, so we’re staying overnight for a while. Everything is great, but…

Mom, what is with these heavy-ass brocade quilts and elaborate braided/brocade/fringed pillow shams that you expect us to actually SLEEP on. I can kind of get the decor angle. But she’s pissed that we removed and neatly folded the shams, and asked for regular pillowcases. She only had two spare pillowcases, so I went out to Target and bought a few sets of pillowcases that I said I’d be happy to leave with her or take home with me, whatever I prefer. We didn’t complain, we just did what we needed to do to be comfortable.

We clean up after ourselves, and are helping with the meals, buying groceries and running errands. I honestly don’t know why she’s so pissed that we’re not sleeping with our heads on two-inch thick decorative braiding.

[Anonymous]

^^^Whatever she prefers, I meant to say

[Anonymous]

I am hosting tomorrow. My three nephews, ages 20-24, will be there. I love them to pieces, but two of them will spend the time moping around and/or locked in one or both of our bathrooms with a laptop or phone for a crazyass amount of time, causing others who actually need to use the toilet to wait. The 20 YO will try to sneak alcohol if it is served.

Still, I am super happy to have them. They are funny and creative and my kids adore them.

[Anonymous]

We host most years but my mom is this year. She recently became vegetarian for animal rights reasons. Nbd, I don’t care for turkey and the vegetarian sides were always my favorite anyway. Then just last week she decides to go full on vegan. Trying to keep an open mind about it. Maybe vegan thanksgiving isn’t all that different than a vegetarian one. Guess we’ll see!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am hosting tomorrow. My three nephews, ages 20-24, will be there. I love them to pieces, but two of them will spend the time moping around and/or locked in one or both of our bathrooms with a laptop or phone for a crazyass amount of time, causing others who actually need to use the toilet to wait. The 20 YO will try to sneak alcohol if it is served.

Still, I am super happy to have them. They are funny and creative and my kids adore them.

Awww! Maybe put up a sign that says: if you want to pretend poop to avoid people, please use the back porch, or the master bedroom.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We host most years but my mom is this year. She recently became vegetarian for animal rights reasons. Nbd, I don’t care for turkey and the vegetarian sides were always my favorite anyway. Then just last week she decides to go full on vegan. Trying to keep an open mind about it. Maybe vegan thanksgiving isn’t all that different than a vegetarian one. Guess we’ll see!

Oh man, one week’s notice? Good luck! That is tough. Vegetarian is one thing. Vegan with a WEEK’S notice is insane. Hope she likes faux chicken nuggets and vegetable sides.

[Anonymous]

I love my parents:

2 weeks ago:
Mom: Your Dad and I really want to buy the food for Thanksgiving and cook the meal when we come to your house!
Me: Thanks, Mom! That sounds great, why don't I do the desserts and you do the meal.
Mom: Perfect, will you see if you can find my favorite pie filling because I can't find any at my store.
Me: Sure.

Last night
Mom: I brought pie crust and cookie dough and I'll make the pie tomorrow.
Me: I thought I was going to make the desserts.
Mom: Okay, I guess I can make mashed potatoes.

So, now I'm trying to figure out who is cooking Thanksgiving dinner?! I prefer to cook myself, but it was really nice of my parents to offer and I thought that was the plan....

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I love my parents:

2 weeks ago:
Mom: Your Dad and I really want to buy the food for Thanksgiving and cook the meal when we come to your house!
Me: Thanks, Mom! That sounds great, why don't I do the desserts and you do the meal.
Mom: Perfect, will you see if you can find my favorite pie filling because I can't find any at my store.
Me: Sure.

Last night
Mom: I brought pie crust and cookie dough and I'll make the pie tomorrow.
Me: I thought I was going to make the desserts.
Mom: Okay, I guess I can make mashed potatoes.

So, now I'm trying to figure out who is cooking Thanksgiving dinner?! I prefer to cook myself, but it was really nice of my parents to offer and I thought that was the plan....

Lots of turkeys still left in the stores, but better get thawing!

[Anonymous]

My SIL told my mom she wanted to host and my mom told her to try again in a few years

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I love my parents:

2 weeks ago:
Mom: Your Dad and I really want to buy the food for Thanksgiving and cook the meal when we come to your house!
Me: Thanks, Mom! That sounds great, why don't I do the desserts and you do the meal.
Mom: Perfect, will you see if you can find my favorite pie filling because I can't find any at my store.
Me: Sure.

Last night
Mom: I brought pie crust and cookie dough and I'll make the pie tomorrow.
Me: I thought I was going to make the desserts.
Mom: Okay, I guess I can make mashed potatoes.

So, now I'm trying to figure out who is cooking Thanksgiving dinner?! I prefer to cook myself, but it was really nice of my parents to offer and I thought that was the plan....

Luckily, they did show up with a turkey and I did buy all the dessert ingredients!

Lots of turkeys still left in the stores, but better get thawing!

[Anonymous]

My MIL told me not to "bother" bringing the side dish I like best. I was trying to go along to get along and agreed but now I realize I'm annoyed because my side dish is the best one and we'll be stuck with pounds and pounds of sweet potatoes with marshmallows and not my yummy dish.

I'm going to make it for myself on Friday.

[Anonymous]

My parents will be coming over to our house. We have three kids under 4. I told them we're going to eat at 3. I know they plan to arrive right at 3 and leave right after dinner. I will tell them 1000 times they need to come earlier to help with the kids while we eat...I bet they come at 2:15, pour g and ts and then ask when dinner will be ready.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My SIL told my mom she wanted to host and my mom told her to try again in a few years

Ohhhh, your mom is awful. I hope you back up your SIL.

[Anonymous]

My mac and cheese is far superior but MIL has declared that her dish so she brings it every year. And I'm not just saying this; even my kids prefer mine. But we love MIL so we say nothing and just let her bring it.

[Anonymous]

We offered to host and were turned down. And now my MIL is in a TIZZY and being rude to everyone because she is so stressed. She also invited about 8 extra people to their very small house? There are only about 6 total seats in the living room so I am not sure where she thinks everyone will actually be sitting? I plan to be outside with a "coffee tumbler" full of not coffee.