Skipping Thanksgiving this year....wwyd?

[Anonymous]

OP here - sorry to those of you having such a strong reaction to my wording of “skipping.” I just meant that this year, due to a variety of reasons, we’re not doing what we typically do for thanksgiving. I should have said “we’re skipping our annual thanksgiving with extended family,” that’s all I meant. I’m just looking for some fun things to do as a small family with a toddler on the day of, since we won’t be with our extended families. Thanks to those of you who offered some good suggestions!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The year we were in a similar position - Mom, Dad and a toddler - we watched the parade, went for a hike (toddler alternated between walking a riding in a hiking backpack), and made a leisurely dinner of Cornish game hens, roasted potatoes, and steamed green beans. We pulled out the nice china & silver for DH and me, and had our traditional talk about all of the things we're thankful for. It was a wonderful day, had all of the elements of Thanksgiving that mattered to us, with zero stress or pressure.

OP here, that sounds lovely!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Instead of cheering on turkey trot-put kid in stroller and do it! Our turkey trot tradition also is having people over for a quick brunch with mimosas. Started small with a couple friends and a neighbor now we sometimes have 40 ppl drop in-some just visiting relatives of neighbors etc. We just do egg type casseroles and people bring fruit and non-Thanksgiving flavor sides and desserts. People show up still in running clothes and since it's all early-everyone gone by 11 or so. Festive, fun and makes day warm and inclusive. You could start something and grow it

OP here, what a wonderful tradition! I wish we were your neighbors!

[Anonymous]

Last thanksgiving one of our kids got sick, so we couldn’t attend the big family thanksgiving dinner at the in-laws. We were bummed, and we couldn’t quickly make a big meal on our own. Instead, we ordered takeout, hunkered down in the family room by the fire to watch a movie as a family, and DH quietly spent the evening researching and ultimately booking a nice spring break vacation which he announced over dessert.

Honestly, it was a great way to spend the afternoon/evening.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Why "skip it"? That's weird. I mean volunteering is good but there is no reason you need others around to make it special for you and your husband.

Maybe "skipping it" isn't quite the right phrase, but we don't really care about the meal itself and have no desire to roast a turkey and all the fixins, so we're not going to bother.

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^^ So go online to Wegman's (or whatever) website and place an order. Done and done. No prep, no mess, and a good Thanksgiving meal.

You sound depressed. Or lazy. Or self-centered. Or combo.

This is OP and I’m cracking up at your armchair diagnosis of me looking for some fun ideas for a small family with a toddler on thanksgiving. Lol

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Last thanksgiving one of our kids got sick, so we couldn’t attend the big family thanksgiving dinner at the in-laws. We were bummed, and we couldn’t quickly make a big meal on our own. Instead, we ordered takeout, hunkered down in the family room by the fire to watch a movie as a family, and DH quietly spent the evening researching and ultimately booking a nice spring break vacation which he announced over dessert.

Honestly, it was a great way to spend the afternoon/evening.

Love that, what an awesome way to turn around what could have been a disappointment and make it awesome!

[Anonymous]

There are only 3 of us too. We are delivering food for Food and Friends, and then cooking turkey breast with some sides and watching football at home. Can't wait!

[Anonymous]

There are 4 of us and we'll be watching the parade, feasting on a Thanksgiving meal, and binging through Disney+ -- with hopes for good weather for a walk in the woods in the afternoon.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why "skip it"? That's weird. I mean volunteering is good but there is no reason you need others around to make it special for you and your husband.

Maybe "skipping it" isn't quite the right phrase, but we don't really care about the meal itself and have no desire to roast a turkey and all the fixins, so we're not going to bother.

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^^ So go online to Wegman's (or whatever) website and place an order. Done and done. No prep, no mess, and a good Thanksgiving meal.

You sound depressed. Or lazy. Or self-centered. Or combo.

This is OP and I’m cracking up at your armchair diagnosis of me looking for some fun ideas for a small family with a toddler on thanksgiving. Lol

The tone of your post was a far cry from "looking for Thanksgiving day activities" as you're now reeling it all back in.

Not to mention you said you didnt even want to bother cooking the traditional Thanksgiving dinner.

What kind of reaction did you expect?

[Anonymous]

Music and cooking.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Why "skip it"? That's weird. I mean volunteering is good but there is no reason you need others around to make it special for you and your husband.

Maybe "skipping it" isn't quite the right phrase, but we don't really care about the meal itself and have no desire to roast a turkey and all the fixins, so we're not going to bother.

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^^ So go online to Wegman's (or whatever) website and place an order. Done and done. No prep, no mess, and a good Thanksgiving meal.

You sound depressed. Or lazy. Or self-centered. Or combo.

This is OP and I’m cracking up at your armchair diagnosis of me looking for some fun ideas for a small family with a toddler on thanksgiving. Lol

The tone of your post was a far cry from "looking for Thanksgiving day activities" as you're now reeling it all back in.

Not to mention you said you didnt even want to bother cooking the traditional Thanksgiving dinner.

What kind of reaction did you expect?

I guess I expected the helpful replies that 80% of the people responded with. How dare I not want to cook a traditional thanksgiving dinner for two adults and a one and a half year old! I’m the worst!!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why "skip it"? That's weird. I mean volunteering is good but there is no reason you need others around to make it special for you and your husband.

Maybe "skipping it" isn't quite the right phrase, but we don't really care about the meal itself and have no desire to roast a turkey and all the fixins, so we're not going to bother.

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^^ So go online to Wegman's (or whatever) website and place an order. Done and done. No prep, no mess, and a good Thanksgiving meal.

You sound depressed. Or lazy. Or self-centered. Or combo.

This is OP and I’m cracking up at your armchair diagnosis of me looking for some fun ideas for a small family with a toddler on thanksgiving. Lol

The tone of your post was a far cry from "looking for Thanksgiving day activities" as you're now reeling it all back in.

Not to mention you said you didnt even want to bother cooking the traditional Thanksgiving dinner.

What kind of reaction did you expect?

OP’s post literally says “any ideas what to do for the day,” but go on.

[Anonymous]

OP, if you don't mind the crowds, you could go up to NYC or do another shorter trip somewhere. That's what I decided to do.

[Anonymous]

Op did you really post this just to have people give you the genius idea to go to a park? There’s no way you aren’t capable of figuring out how to spend ONE day with your kid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Op did you really post this just to have people give you the genius idea to go to a park? There’s no way you aren’t capable of figuring out how to spend ONE day with your kid.

Just looking for some ideas specific to the day, that's all. I had forgotten how nasty and unhappy some people on this forum can be. Thanks for the reminder!