Thanksgiving 2021 Grievances Thread

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Anonymous wrote:Just…being at my ILs. Loud-ass clocks everywhere. FIL was put out because he had to stop the cuckoo clocks, because they keep DH and I up and they wake our kids. He resets them every morning and pouts when we ask him to turn them off at night. Like, maybe just turn them off when we arrive and turn them back on when we leave. It’s not like you don’t also have a wristwatch, digital clocks on the TV display, oven, microwave, etc., not to mention your phone.

I’m sorry you’re dealing with this, truly, but I have to say I kinda love it. So charming in a Christmas Vacation kind of way.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Just…being at my ILs. Loud-ass clocks everywhere. FIL was put out because he had to stop the cuckoo clocks, because they keep DH and I up and they wake our kids. He resets them every morning and pouts when we ask him to turn them off at night. Like, maybe just turn them off when we arrive and turn them back on when we leave. It’s not like you don’t also have a wristwatch, digital clocks on the TV display, oven, microwave, etc., not to mention your phone.

I’m sorry you’re dealing with this, truly, but I have to say I kinda love it. So charming in a Christmas Vacation kind of way.

I wouldn’t mind if he just set them and turned them off. It’s the burdened sighs and commentary. Like, no one likes your cuckoo clocks at night, you have like 12 of them, this happens every damn visit, it’s time to GET OVER IT.

[Anonymous]

My obnoxious SIL, her husband who she treats as a pet and berates in front of everyone, and her two kids who complain about anything they're served are coming. Yay!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Jello shooters is amazing.

I have a cookbook with a layered jello recipe that is divine. You mix each color with some sour cream for the alternating layers, which helps it keep its shape and hold together. Happy to post if anyone wants it!

I’d love the recipe if you can find some time to post it.
Thanks!

[Anonymous]

This morning I was telling my husband that I was planning to run to the store because I forgot something and my mom loudly asked if I could pick-up some glycerin suppositories for her because she is really constipated.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This morning I was telling my husband that I was planning to run to the store because I forgot something and my mom loudly asked if I could pick-up some glycerin suppositories for her because she is really constipated.

So?

[Anonymous]

I was looking forward to spending the day home alone--I've been working a lot lately. In the middle of the night I woke up with sharp abdominal pain which got worse and worse and progressed into full blown stomach virus. I didn't even get out of bed (except to be sick) until well after noon. It was the worst pain I've ever had. Just now starting to think I can keep some liquids down. Lordy, so much for a relaxing day at home, going for a run with the peloton app and maybe a movie. I slept most of the morning--either sleeping or writhing in pain. Starting to slowly feel normal again. Happy Thanksgiving!

[Anonymous]

Just left in-laws where there was no gravy and no pies. SIL bought cupcakes. Vegetables were undercooked.

Love my in-laws but they are not foodies.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My father passed away rather suddenly in August. It’s going to be hard enough to go through the holidays without him, so it’s extra depressing that instead of enjoying nice family time, my whole visit with my mom will be spent helping her with paperwork and fixing her computer issues and showing her how to use her new IPhone. She’ll ask for advice on financial situations, I’ll give it, and then she will disregard whatever I’ve said and will want to rehash the same issues with me in the future.

I love her and she’s been the most awesome mom my whole life, and I know that losing my dad, her best friend and helpmate, has been devastating for her, so I’m not mad about any of it, but I’m feeling sorry for myself that I can’t just enjoy Mom’s company.

I am your mom. We hate like hell asking you for help. We don’t have our beloved spouse to support us. I also will probably skip all 3 Thanksgiving invitations. I just don’t care.

I’m very sorry for your loss. You’ll always miss your spouse, but I hope you’ll feel like celebrating Thanksgiving next year.

Thanks so much.

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Anonymous wrote:How much bread did buy for $66? 😮

18 mini croissants that will be made that morning and two cranberry almond loaves.

WTF? That was $66? Are they gold plated?

I live in San Francisco. I laugh when you guys talk of things being expensive in the DMV. You don’t know from expensive.

That’s on you for choosing to live in an expensive area. Don’t like it? Move. We love the Dmv area!

I love living here. Not moving to a humid area where everyone is wildly insecure and constantly posturing.

Why are you on DC UM then? What with our insecurity and posturing?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Jello shooters is amazing.

I have a cookbook with a layered jello recipe that is divine. You mix each color with some sour cream for the alternating layers, which helps it keep its shape and hold together. Happy to post if anyone wants it!

I’d love the recipe if you can find some time to post it.
Thanks!

Me too, please.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was looking forward to spending the day home alone--I've been working a lot lately. In the middle of the night I woke up with sharp abdominal pain which got worse and worse and progressed into full blown stomach virus. I didn't even get out of bed (except to be sick) until well after noon. It was the worst pain I've ever had. Just now starting to think I can keep some liquids down. Lordy, so much for a relaxing day at home, going for a run with the peloton app and maybe a movie. I slept most of the morning--either sleeping or writhing in pain. Starting to slowly feel normal again. Happy Thanksgiving!

Yikes, glad you are feeling better, but please check your symptoms against those for appendicitis. Not to scare you, but my mom had similar symptoms and then some relief and it turned out her appendix had burst. She's was fine, but needed medical intervention.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I was looking forward to spending the day home alone--I've been working a lot lately. In the middle of the night I woke up with sharp abdominal pain which got worse and worse and progressed into full blown stomach virus. I didn't even get out of bed (except to be sick) until well after noon. It was the worst pain I've ever had. Just now starting to think I can keep some liquids down. Lordy, so much for a relaxing day at home, going for a run with the peloton app and maybe a movie. I slept most of the morning--either sleeping or writhing in pain. Starting to slowly feel normal again. Happy Thanksgiving!

Yikes, glad you are feeling better, but please check your symptoms against those for appendicitis. Not to scare you, but my mom had similar symptoms and then some relief and it turned out her appendix had burst. She's was fine, but needed medical intervention.

Thanks. I did consider that. My friend is an ER doctor and she asked me some questions and thought it sounded viral.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This morning I was telling my husband that I was planning to run to the store because I forgot something and my mom loudly asked if I could pick-up some glycerin suppositories for her because she is really constipated.

Awe, your poor mom.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was looking forward to spending the day home alone--I've been working a lot lately. In the middle of the night I woke up with sharp abdominal pain which got worse and worse and progressed into full blown stomach virus. I didn't even get out of bed (except to be sick) until well after noon. It was the worst pain I've ever had. Just now starting to think I can keep some liquids down. Lordy, so much for a relaxing day at home, going for a run with the peloton app and maybe a movie. I slept most of the morning--either sleeping or writhing in pain. Starting to slowly feel normal again. Happy Thanksgiving!

Oh, don’t exercise. Relax and read or watch TV. Take care of yourself.