Thanksgiving 2021 Grievances Thread

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Anonymous wrote:There is not going to be any 7-layer jello this year because Aunt Carol is going elsewhere, and I am bereft. I love that jello.

Ooh, do you have a recipe? I mean, I guess you don’t or you would make it.

I do know how to make it, but the layers have to be applied at 3-hour intervals so it's kind of a project.

This jello is so frustrating. I tried to carry on the tradition and just could not get it right. I applied the next layer too soon and got breakthrough or too late and they didn't stick together. I don't know what the secret is these old Aunties have mastered. I normally don't have problems following recipes.

I am glad we are not the only family who still has jello. Ours has no layers but is made with wine and lemon juice.

I need to see this recipe. You’ve piqued my interest.

We always have some Jello shooters for Thanksgiving too. It helps lubricate tongues for after dinner political discussions.

Another Detroiter here. My family makes wine jello every year. Black cherry jello made with red wine and a can of tart cherries. I thought it was because we’re Irish and alcohol is worked into every event.

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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?

So I was discussing food & the menu with my husband. Do you really think my husband wants to hear that his MIL needs to put a suppository up her behind?

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It’s 7:15 pm and the food isn’t ready.

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Anonymous wrote:It’s 7:15 pm and the food isn’t ready.

Boooooo

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Anonymous wrote:It’s 7:15 pm and the food isn’t ready.

Oh my.

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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!

I’m so sorry. Being sick always sucks, but being sick on a major holiday is depressing. I hope you feel much better tomorrow.

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Drove to family, one hour away. Got there at 3, spent 1.5 hours putting everything on plates and setting up, 20 minutes eating, and then two hours packing everything up and doing dishes, making plates for ppl to take home. My mom and aunts are the ultimate martyrs and anytime I sat down for more than five minutes came to complain that I was being lazy while they worked. I didn’t realize we were on a timetable! I hadn’t seen some family in two years and I am exhausted and feel like we didn’t have a chance to hang out or enjoy each other at all. What even is the point of all this work???

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My biggest gripe is that ILs (where we went for thanksgiving) have one tiny TV and the only seating in front of it are a mission style oak chair and a rather uncomfortable old armchair. The couch is next to/along the same wall as the TV so you can’t see the screen from the couch. If more than two people want to watch something, they have to sit in straight backed, wooden dining chairs brought in from the dining room. Otherwise they’re great and I love them.

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Yesterday my ex called and asked if our son and I had plans and if not, if we were up for having some duck. I have forgotten by now what kind of person he was so I said yes, thinking he wants to have us over for duck. Turns out he wanted to come over and cook it here. Started pouting when I said no, said he would cook it at his place if I procured all the supplies. Ok I did, then dropped them off at his place (as well as our kid), hoping for dinner around 6 pm. Well they ordered food and said they wouldn’t be hungry until 8. So yeah I had to go out and get some food for myself too, and I bet dinner won’t be ready until closer to 9 pm (we are out west).
The kid woke up at 5:30 am. We will have to see if he lasts until after 9, lol. Just too hectic and unplanned for me. But I wanted father and son to be together.

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Oh yeah and I can’t quite say that dinner with ex is a pleasant experience. But I feel like a good mom so there’s that

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Going through a divorce and one of the things we’re fighting over is the parenting plan, so nothing has been signed yet. As per the custody schedule we’ve been following, I have DC Thanksgiving Day and xH has her Friday-Tuesday. I had asked xH if I could have DC an additional day (Friday) because some friends were in town and he said absolutely not, his parents were visiting for thanksgiving and to see DC, and had already bought their plane tickets. So I dropped it and didn’t push for the extra day.

Found out yesterday that xH’s parents aren’t coming and never got tickets. I asked if I could have a couple extra hours on Friday morning because DC wanted to sleep in and get breakfast. xH again said absolutely not and expects me to be at the custody exchange site promptly at 8am. Not because they have plans, but just to stick it to me.

On the bright side, whenever he pulls crap like this I’m extra grateful that I left him. He’s a spiteful, controlling person and this thanksgiving I’m thankful I don’t have to live with his miserable @$$ anymore.

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Anonymous wrote:Oh yeah and I can’t quite say that dinner with ex is a pleasant experience. But I feel like a good mom so there’s that

You are a good mom and you’re making a nice holiday for your son.

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Anonymous wrote:Going through a divorce and one of the things we’re fighting over is the parenting plan, so nothing has been signed yet. As per the custody schedule we’ve been following, I have DC Thanksgiving Day and xH has her Friday-Tuesday. I had asked xH if I could have DC an additional day (Friday) because some friends were in town and he said absolutely not, his parents were visiting for thanksgiving and to see DC, and had already bought their plane tickets. So I dropped it and didn’t push for the extra day.

Found out yesterday that xH’s parents aren’t coming and never got tickets. I asked if I could have a couple extra hours on Friday morning because DC wanted to sleep in and get breakfast. xH again said absolutely not and expects me to be at the custody exchange site promptly at 8am. Not because they have plans, but just to stick it to me.

On the bright side, whenever he pulls crap like this I’m extra grateful that I left him. He’s a spiteful, controlling person and this thanksgiving I’m thankful I don’t have to live with his miserable @$$ anymore.

I hate that he wants to stick it to you more than he wants to let your dd sleep in or see the friends who are in town. I hope the final parenting plan is whatever is best for your dd, and I hope your Christmas is drama free.

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There were jalapenos in the cornbread.

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Anonymous wrote:There were jalapenos in the cornbread.

WTH? Serve that with chili, but not Thanksgiving dinner.