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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, if it's not at your house, why do you do 80% of the cleanup?  Also, you just have to let go of the cooking. Pick 2-3 dishes your DH and kids like and make those.

Next year just say you have dinner plans and maybe join the rest of the family for dessert, or else get together another time over the long weekend. [/quote]

My mom and stepdad aren't in good health. If dh and I don't do it (should have said he and I do 80%, it's not just me), it's left for my parents. My sister and her family always have a kid that melts down so they scramble outta there (I think they pinch their kids when we're not looking so they'll have an excuse to skedaddle... Kidding!), and my cousin's family is clueless. I just can't leave a huge mess for my parents to deal with.

I think it's time for a heart to heart with my parents![/quote]

No, it's time to suck it up and deal for [b]one[/b] day.  If you're parents aren't in good health, show up for Thanksgiving.  Tivo the game or ask to have it on.  Bring a turkey and one side you like.  If people get creative--it's one meal, you won't starve.  If your cousins are "clueless," then politely ask them to help on a specific task.  Not to trying to make you feel bad, but sheesh.[/quote]

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