I’m not cooking for Thanksgiving: We’re going to Disney!
I threatened last year not to cook for Thanksgiving but still ended up working all day on a giant meal for my little family that took all of 30 minutes to eat.
We didn’t have any visitors last year, which made it even sadder. Plus, Michael hates turkey so no matter how juicy or golden brown you manage to make your bird he would rather have pasta. And that doesn’t make you feel good after cooking all day.
So this year, I am just NOT doing it. We have family coming, and I proposed that instead of sitting around overeating and watching football that we take the kids to Disneyland as an early Christmas present.
Let me clarify, I feel like we are still celebrating Thanksgiving. I have many, many thing to be thankful for. I am just not cooking all day for a meal that takes 30 minutes to eat.
And I am thrilled with the Disneyland plan for several reasons.
No. 1 — I’m not having the stress of planning, shopping and making sure that turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, beans and rolls are all finished at the same time. Instead, we are having lunch with the Disney Princesses Thanksgiving Day in Ariel’s Grotto – seafood and steak.
No 2. – The grandparents are giving the kids an experience for Christmas instead of just “stuff.” I couldn’t afford to take a family of five to Disneyland. (It’s more expensive than Disneyworld, which is so annoying!) Michael hates Disney parks and would have fought even going. So this way our family doesn’t have to worry about shipping presents to the kids, they get to spend wonderful time with the kids and enjoy Disney.
Have you ever said screw it on Thanksgiving and not cooked? Did you eat out? Did you do another activity with your family? Would you miss not having a big meal or being at your house?
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Just Another day
November 20th, 2012
6:39 am
Just like the princess that you will be eating with, I have to work.
Orlando
November 20th, 2012
6:50 am
This is why more and more women are single or divorced. Why are you perpetrating this idea on your readers? What ever happened to women in the kitchen talking and sharing stories with family members, while the men are watching football and talking smack. What message are you sending your kids??? I am no way saying, taking your kids to Disney is wrong, but this is just not the time I would take my kids to kid friendly resort, they need to learn what Thanksgiving is all about. Jus my 2 cents.
Rise Up
November 20th, 2012
7:00 am
Eat whatever you want and go anywhere you want,
just don’t mess with my Football !
Lisa
November 20th, 2012
7:07 am
I am cooking this year. My one change is I am not hauling it over to anyone’s home. This will be my day to relax and hang at the house with the kids.
motherjanegoose
November 20th, 2012
7:16 am
Lucky you, to have parents who would consider this for your children. I mean this. My parents live 1 hour from Disneyworld and it never occured to them that their Grandkids would love it if Grandparents would consider it. Now, all the Grandkids are in their twenties. When my sister ( with no children) mentioned it, Grandpa said, “Well, did the other Grandparents ever offer to take them?” Um NO but they do live in Kansas. No joking here. Again, I am NOT making this up. When we hear of Grandparents who take their kids to Disney, my heart is sad for mine but my spirit is thrilled for families who can make a memory with their family.
I love Disneyland myself as it tends to be less crowded. FYI I went, as a child, since my Dad’s sister lived in Yorba Linda CA then. I have taken my two to Disneyland a few times, as I had meetings nearby. I enjoy it more than Disneyword.
@ Orlando… maybe if men got in the the kitchen and woman could watch football then things would be different. What message would that send?
I AM amazed at all the stores that will be open on Thanksgiving. I do not shop on Thanksgiving nor Black Friday. I have eaten out on a holiday and am appreciative and tip well. Perhaps some wait staff will count on generous tips this year…anyone? I do not know.
jim
November 20th, 2012
7:20 am
@ Orlando – Maybe the reason women are single/divorced is because they don’t want to settle for the Orlandos of the world.
Voice of Reason
November 20th, 2012
7:22 am
What would Norman Rockwell do?
George
November 20th, 2012
7:26 am
Have to agree with Orlando here. Theresa has lost the purpose of family and Thanksgiving and is spending a lot of time say I and going to do this and I am not going to do that. Too many “I” and not enough “we”. Read the article again.
I’m not cooking..
I threatened last year not to cook
I have many, many thing to be thankful for
I am just NOT doing it
I feel like we are still celebrating Thanksgiving
I am just not cooking all day
I am thrilled with the Disneyland plan
I’m not having the stress of
I couldn’t afford to take a family of five to Disneyland
Next thing from Theresa will be … I am looking for a good Attorney so I can spend more time with myself.
Why wait!
Call It Like It Is
November 20th, 2012
7:30 am
It sounds like your wanting support for your justification of not having a special day for your family. Is it really that hard to have one day where you go all out on preparing a special meal?
malleesmom
November 20th, 2012
7:32 am
I have cooked and not-cooked on Thanksgiving. My husband used to work in a hospital setting (never closes by the way) so on the holidays he worked, the girls and I would typically find a diner. It’s now a tradition for us. One holiday meal between Thanksgiving and New Year’s we spend at a diner. Some times we take in a movie or go bowling (a family tradition on my husband’s side). I think TWG’s idea is lovely. enjoy
Success Hating Liberal
November 20th, 2012
7:39 am
thank god i did not have lazy self absorbed mother like this when i was growing up….I bet woman like this also think cooking Christmas dinner for her family is beneath her as well….its obvious these are liberal Obama Supporters….
motherjanegoose
November 20th, 2012
7:46 am
I have eaten out on many holidays and I did not vote for Obama.
When I weigh paying for the food ( about $150.00) shopping, cooking and cleaning up…eating out sounds nice and I am happy to leave a good tip. I do miss the leftovers but when we have them, we are sick of them. Can’t win here. TWG you do not have to justify your decision with me, unless you think you will be the only family at either Disney….NOT! Family traditions are not the same for everyone. We know a family that eats steak and crab legs for Christmas. That is not us but I find it interesting!
Jeff
November 20th, 2012
7:47 am
Good for TWG. Go have some fun.
Luda
November 20th, 2012
7:50 am
Men need a lady in the kitchen and a freak in the sheets. Not a selfish byotch who won’t cook. I bet she is horrible in the bedroom too
livinatl
November 20th, 2012
8:00 am
Your family will have a blast, you will spend time with your kids, have a break yourself and create lasting memories. I agree with MotherJane Goose…for my family of 3 it just makess sense to go out or get a meal to go. Most women work outside the home these days, the last thing I want to do on my day off is be cooped up in the kitchen away from my crew and activities. How many women get up in the middle of the night to start cooking and then by the time the meal is served they are so tired they have to nap? If George and Orlando want to cook all day, have at it, just tell me what time dinner is served and please make sure it coincides with half time!
Marsh
November 20th, 2012
8:01 am
All of you “people” make me wish a meteor would hit the earth. What is the matter with you?
Ugh.
willyboy
November 20th, 2012
8:02 am
30 mins?? Our meals take 3 days to eat.
Midget
November 20th, 2012
8:07 am
What a conundrum… I long for the traditional Thanksgiving of my childhood which was ironically a lot like Orlando described. My family lives 1200 miles away, so I have my in-laws who live an hour a way. I do all the shopping, cooking, and cleaning. They complain about how far they have to come, arrive early, arrive late, don’t want to cook, complain about the food, and watch me while I clean the kitchen. In lieu of a little appreciation for my efforts and some help, Disneyland is not my speed, but a tropical paradise sounds pretty good.
I do feel really bad about all those that have to work on Thanksgiving and personally wish that retail was closed on that day.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Sean @DisneyDayByDay
November 20th, 2012
8:09 am
Sounds like a wonderful plan and I hope you enjoy your time at the parks with your family. I say anytime you don’t have to cook is a great time :)
kay
November 20th, 2012
8:11 am
Orlando, Luda, Obama, Success Hating Liberal, George, Miss December and Call it like it is, Which by the why we know is the same person. Because you stay in your parents basement and your mother has cooked for you all your life, Does not mean that what this women is doing is wrong. Thanksgiving in the true sense, Is for us to take time out to Thank God for all our blessings and Ms. Giarusso is thankful for her family and will be spending the day with her most precious blessing.
DONNAN OF A NEW ERA
November 20th, 2012
8:14 am
So you’re going to take your kids to a theme park that sexualizes young children. Nice.
Stay classy.
Meka1
November 20th, 2012
8:15 am
You go girl, I’m not cooking either but will enjoy putting up decorations.
Orlando
November 20th, 2012
8:18 am
Kay, take a grammar class before you attempt to talk down to people. Your writing is atrocious.
Orlando
November 20th, 2012
8:19 am
I am Orlando and only Orlando, no need to use different names to make my point.
Mayhem
November 20th, 2012
8:23 am
I don’t understand why all the stress???? I’ve never taken on stress as part of the holiday tradition.
I love to cook. My family loves to cook. You should see the kitchen on Sundays, we must clean it at least 4 times. It starts around 9:00 with breakfast, and goes from there. I like to prepare things for our lunches during the week, make appetizers, then get dinner going.
Thanksgiving is no different. Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatos, candied yams, green bean casserole, broccoli cheese rice casserole, maybe a salad, and plenty of HOMEMADE pies and Homemade whipped cream……
Anhone who wants to come to my house is more than welcome. If you don’t like what we are cooking or doing, then don’t come.
But I refuse to do anything that requires someone else to work, ie shopping or going out to eat on Thanksgiving day. I don’t want to have someone else do the work. I enjoy it too much. And I’m happy to do it, and I’m VERY thankful I can!!!
DB
November 20th, 2012
8:26 am
As a treat, why not?! Sounds like a good family time for all, while the kids are young enough to enjoy it. I bet they will remember this Thanksgiving long after the other sweet potato casseroles have faded into distant memory.
When the kids were smaller, we tended to visit out-of-town grandparents at Thanksgiving, and all the adult children brought a dish. Then my SIL took on the task of having family at her house and really worked herself to the bone getting ready, etc., to the point where she didn’t enjoy it. Then, for a few years, we went to the country club’s Thanksgiving buffet — 18 of us, with reservations at a large table, and whatever anyone wanted to eat, with no clean-up! Then my brother-in-law complained that he missed having Thanksgiving dinner at home (even though he played golf all day and was almost always late for dinner, and invariably would take his dessert in and watch football) so we switched back to dinners at home. Now that the kids are older, we have to work around their work and school schedules, so it’s not a question of saying, “This is what we are going to do”, it’s more “Are you able to do . . . ?”
You go and have a wonderful day fun, TWG — and don’t let these Debbie Downers rain on your Disney parade! I will note, however, that the year that my parents visited us in Florida and we went to Disneyworld the day after Thanksgiving was the MOST horrendous lines we ever encountered. If you’re going on Thanksgiving Day, hopefully, you’ll miss most of those crowds!!
And for the poster who was complaining about TWG’s use of “I” in her blog — well, duh, it’s HER blog, first person, not hers and Michael’s. Do you want her to use the royal “We”? Every once in a while, a change is good.
Furious Styles
November 20th, 2012
8:28 am
Question, does your husband Michael like anything.
Mike Franklin
November 20th, 2012
8:29 am
Way to go! Instead of enjoying a day (and meal) at home with your friends and family, just go out and exploit those forced to work on this day for your benefit.
Welcome to the secular, disconnected and unAmerican 21st century.
Mr. Obvious
November 20th, 2012
8:30 am
Amen Orlando!!! These ungrateful Women need to stay in the kitchen where they belong!!!!!!!!!
OSG
November 20th, 2012
8:38 am
Last year, we took our kids to Disneyworld the week of Thanksgiving. Not only were all of the parks beautifully decorated, but it was the first time our children…who are now teenagers experienced Disney. The last time that I was there, was the year the park opened…much has changed since then. However, it was absolutely wonderful. No dinner preparations, but a fabulous time. Yes, it was the trip of a lifetime. It was the birthday and Christmas present to our kids. Today, we were thinking about how much fun we had last year, and I will show the pictures that we took on Thursday…but back to the kitchen. The great thing is that now my three sons will be helping me cook dinner…now THAT is a Thanksgiving
mike
November 20th, 2012
8:40 am
Sounds pretty selfish if you ask me….and you did.
George
November 20th, 2012
8:53 am
Kay, I have cooked the Thanksgiving meal before. One year when my Mom was sick, I went to her house and cooked the Thanksgiving meal then the family came over and we enjoyed the meal and each others company. If you look at from a different perspective then it all makes sense. It’s not about you!
Mayhem, loved your response and I wish there were more like you. Well I guess there are, just not on this blog.
homeschooler
November 20th, 2012
8:54 am
My family hasn’t cooked on Thanksgiving for almost 20 yrs. For several years my husband’s grandparents were not able to travel so we had to go to them and they were unable to cook for 12 or 14 people so we went to Morrison’s or Piccadilly. Those were some pretty yucky meals but we enjoyed the time being together and we always visited at the house for the rest of the day after the meal. Later his grandmother was in a nursing home and the nursing home would prepare a meal for the families of the residents. Again, gross food but we were able to share it with her. The past 10 yrs or so we have been traveling to the Dillard House. We stay over night and have a delicious Thanksgiving meal that no one has to stress over. In all these years I never felt like it was not “Thanksgiving” because no one was watching football or because there was not a huge kitchen of dishes to clean. It’s a relaxing and stress free time for everyone (well, except for the traffic going out of Atlanta).
I do always think about the employees of the Dillard House working on Thanksgiving but most people I know who have to work holidays (myself included) find ways to work around their schedules and still enjoy time with their families. We have our meal at Dillard early. I then can be home by late afternoon to go on-call for work. That’s just life. After all, in todays times one of the things I’m most thankful for is my job.
Jeff
November 20th, 2012
8:54 am
On the record, I have no interest in being married (again, one day?) to a June Cleaver. Give me a modern woman that was capable of supoprting herself before me, healthy, an educated opinion (not one told to her by someone else), respect for ME as an equal. Yes, there are other things, but these pertain to the topic at hand.
If you other guys want that old traditional thing in the home, that’ fine, it’s your life and you get to choose who you have in it, but I can’t do it. I want a partner, not a servant.
Ostrich Racer
November 20th, 2012
8:57 am
Whole lotta jealous on the blog today. I’m guessing the men who complain about TWG not being in the kitchen don’t say that out loud at home — either because they’re scared, or because there’s nobody around to hear it.
Have a great time, TWG. We spent one of our favorite Thanksgivings at WDW. The boys had a terrific time, and we actually were thankful — which is sort of the point.
blkshepherd
November 20th, 2012
9:00 am
Some of you seem to have a slight problem sticking to the TOPIC , which is about to Cook or Not to Cook for Thanksgiving. Where does it mention anything about voting for Obama or not? What has Obama have to do with Thanksgiving Cooking? You people need help.
What I find HILARIOUS is, Some of you have to Put Obama’s name in Everything. LOL. Amazing, simply AMAZING. For four more years no matter the Topic we have to read ” I did not vote for Obama” Can we say WHO CARES?
Some of you folks think Obama stands for Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the End of Life. Here’s a little suggestion, GET OVER IT AND GET A LIFE!
ATL Born and Raised
November 20th, 2012
9:02 am
What exactly is selfish about spending the day with your family at Disney? She’s selfish for not slaving in the kitchen all day to cook a meal by herself while “the men sit around and watch football?” You people are astounding. It’s pretty selfish to expect your wife/mother to put on a grand meal for you while you sit around and do nothing. She’s found a way to make everyone happy this year and kudos to that.
Mayhem
November 20th, 2012
9:04 am
We are having two Thanksgivings this year. One with my parents, siblings and our kids. Then on Sunday, I am making another Thanskgiving Dinner for just me and the kids and some of their friends and a few neighbors will drop in.
The Falcons are playing Tampa and that’s always a good game. If the weather is nice, we may move the TV out onto the back deck. Gotta love ATT Uverse wireless cable! Just like those commercials, we aren’t stuck in one room with a cable hookup…LOL.
Tom
November 20th, 2012
9:06 am
Theresa, thy name is Selfish. Putting yourself first. In our family words like “tradition” and “family” always come first. You are sending a message to your children that those two things do not matter. And since you have the financial means to take a large group to Disney World, you can do it. I feel sorry for your children, and I wonder what values they are picking up from you.
DONNAN OF A NEW ERA
November 20th, 2012
9:07 am
“On the record, I have no interest in being married (again, one day?) to a June Cleaver.”
No one cares.
homeschooler
November 20th, 2012
9:07 am
@ Mayhem, I love to cook too but it’s one thing to cook and it’s another to make sure the everyone is comfortable and happy. If we didn’t go out we would eat at my in-law’s house and my mother-in-law would never sit down and enjoy eating with us. She would always be scanning the table for what is missing, filling people’s drinks. Jumping up constantly. I would be the same way if people came to my house. As a hostess of a big family gathering you want to make sure things are just right.
I’m really not the same with my own family. We have a big Christmas party every year and it’s always at my house. Everyone brings food, we eat off paper plates and we all just dig in. No stress, just fun. Different types of people celebrate different ways. My husband’s family is a bit more reserved and formal than mine. Still WONDERFUL people but when they are over I feel compelled to make sure they are having a good time so, going out with them just seems like the more relaxing thing to do and that’s what Thanksgiving is all about.
btw..Donnan. I’m dying to know how DIsney sexualizes young children. Please share your thoughts on that.
ATL Born and Raised
November 20th, 2012
9:07 am
The trolls are out in force today. Man oh man. I feel so sorry for the women in these peoples’ lives.
Georgia
November 20th, 2012
9:08 am
Everyone has a HungerGame story about the time their parents announced the divorce on thanksgiving, or their brother came out of the closet, or the two sisters in law finally had it out. I usually had a reality check thanksgiving, where I suggested every year that instead of giving xmas presents to each other, (we could pool our abundant resources and get one poor family a really great xmas. With my entire family, a thousand dollars would have been easily achieved, and that money could have given a poor family a xmas. (Not change their lives). But every year I was ridiculed for even suggesting it. And the hunger games were on.
Another perrenial fight at Thanksgiving: the turkey itself. I insisted that low temperature and long cooking time, and carving turkey at the table with everyone holding their plates in a ceremoninal buffet line was the most fun and the best way to get hot turkey to everyone in the fastest most family amount of time with the most gravy on it. But no, every single stinking year, they would carve the turkey up in the kitchen, which takes critical moments of hot turkey time away. There was never enough gravy either, because it gets burned up at 475 degrees. So you get cold, stale dry turkey and lumpy mashed potatoes with too much garlic on it. SO you make the best of it and start small talk about how my brother is stifling his young son with too much micro-parenting, insult my sister in law by complementing her on the raisons in the green bean casserole….”there’s no raisons in it!”…….and then reminding my mother that she never got me that trendy new winter benchwarmer coat when I was in the eighth grade. I coulda taken over middle school with it. I really coulda been somebody. I coulda had class.
DONNAN OF A NEW ERA
November 20th, 2012
9:08 am
“Also I need to add that I need a sex partner, not a sex servant. ”
You are on pathetic person. I’m sure there is a barn animal out there for you.
DONNAN OF A NEW ERA
November 20th, 2012
9:09 am
” I’m dying to know how DIsney sexualizes young children. ”
Why, are you a child predator?
DONNAN OF A NEW ERA
November 20th, 2012
9:10 am
“Everyone has a HungerGame story about the time their parents announced the divorce on thanksgiving, or their brother came out of the closet, or the two sisters in law finally had it out. ”
Not meant to be a factual statement. A lot of families are pretty normal and actually enjoy each others company. Sorry your life sucks.
Eddie Haskell
November 20th, 2012
9:13 am
Gee whiz, Mrs. Cleaver….we certainly would not want to ruin your day by watching those naughty little football games. Let’s go to Disneyland instead, that just sounds super duper. Maybe if there is enough time at the end of the day, we can all sit around and play pick up sticks!
E
November 20th, 2012
9:13 am
We did Disneyworld for Thanksgiving week a few years ago and it was WONDERFUL! The parks weren’t overly crowded and we had a very relaxed time! I would definitely consider doing something similar in a heartbeat. This year, I am simply not in a massive cooking mood, either to cook or clean up or serve. I already know that we’ll be cooking for Christmas and I’m fine with that, as I’ll have several days to try to cook and bake. But, as for Thanksgiving, 2012….can we say reservations have been made? LOLOLOL I am baking a hen, but other than that….no muss, no fuss. We’re not even having the traditional Thanksgiving, we’re having a family favorite….seafood! LOLOLOL Have a wonderful Thanksgiving everyone!
Soccer MILF
November 20th, 2012
9:13 am
I don’t cook. I pay people for that. I do make a mean martini
DONNAN OF A NEW ERA
November 20th, 2012
9:14 am
“Screw you Donnan!”
No Jeff, I’m not into losers like you.
Kat
November 20th, 2012
9:15 am
@MJG: Isn’t an hour away from the park still considered the parking lot? :-) It’s best for me that I am not that close to those parks – too much fun to look at it from afar.
@TWG: We had lunch with the princesses in Orlando and that was incredibly fun. I was surprised I enjoyed it, but the girls had an amazing time! Happy to see that you will have this opportunity.
DONNAN OF A NEW ERA
November 20th, 2012
9:16 am
“I don’t cook. I pay people for that. ”
Yes, you pay pizza delivery drivers to deliver your extra large pizzas every night. I’m sure you’re a milf in your own mind.
Jeff
November 20th, 2012
9:16 am
Donna, the Jeff that has been on here for a while didn’t type those terribly rude things. Sometimes people do that for their own amusement.
Jeff
November 20th, 2012
9:17 am
The long-time Jeff is done with this one for the day for obvious reasons. Anything after this isn’t me.
DONNAN OF A NEW ERA
November 20th, 2012
9:18 am
“Have you ever said screw it on Thanksgiving and not cooked? Did you eat out? Did you do another activity with your family? Would you miss not having a big meal or being at your house?
1: No.
2: Once.
3: No.
4: Not sure what that even means.
AngryRedMarsWoman
November 20th, 2012
9:18 am
For a split-second this year I considered going out to eat for Thanksgiving. I even asked my husband and teenage son about it – “whatever makes you happy”, they said. It is just the three of us – I am vegetarian, husband is “kinda vegetarian” and my son likes red meat or ham (no turkey). I work – a lot – and my husband is at home trying to start a business, so for a moment I thought it might be more relaxing for both of us to have someone else do the meal. I have decided that I will make a small meal for us to eat all day – not only do I not like the thought of making other people work on Thanksgiving, but my husband is deploying a few days later and will be gone through early next year, so I thought it would be nice just to hang out at home. Next year my son will be old enough for us all to volunteer to help the less fortunate (who knew that there were so many rules about donating your time?), so this might be my last year cooking. Love….don’t judge. Peace and Goodwill to all.
DONNAN OF A NEW ERA
November 20th, 2012
9:19 am
“Donna, the Jeff that has been on here for a while didn’t type those terribly rude things. Sometimes people do that for their own amusement.”
Jess, since you’re going to call me Donna, I will now refer to you as Jess. I don’t really care if you’re rude but I do know that you’re not smart.
J
November 20th, 2012
9:22 am
I enjoy cooking this time of year. I enjoy all the noise and house full of friends and family. I do however plan so that I’m not in the kitchen all day. If you prep you should be fine. Its all about spending time with family and creating memories.
homeschooler
November 20th, 2012
9:26 am
“Why, are you a child predator?”
@ Donnan. No, but I do investigate child sexual abuse and I was seriously wondering about you.
How????Why???
November 20th, 2012
9:30 am
Why does the hate for President Obama always have to find its way into every single blog. Geesh! Unhappy, ignorant people makes my ass itch. Get over it already!
Beaver Cleaver's Mom
November 20th, 2012
9:34 am
Don’t blame me – I voted for Romney.
BehindEnemyLines
November 20th, 2012
9:37 am
Have done WDW at the holidays more than once, have gone on other mini-vacations at Thanksgiving as well. Some of the most memorable & enjoyable holidays of my life, absolutely zero regrets about it. I’d bet a buck you won’t have any either & the kids will consider it one of the most special holidays of their lives. Enjoy.
no name
November 20th, 2012
9:37 am
then June, you are officially “a loser”
no name
November 20th, 2012
9:37 am
then June, you are officially “a loser”
JOD
November 20th, 2012
9:41 am
Wow, the party started early today.
To each her own, but spending the day at Disney doesn’t sound like Thanksgiving to me. I’m with Mayhem on this one. My great aunt hosts and cooks the turkey, but we all bring 1-2 dishes with us so she isn’t cooking everything. That seems fair so no one is providing the whole meal. It also means that everything is pretty much done, and we get to enjoy the day together.
For the first time in what seems like forever, we can have the Tech-GA game on in the background. That was a tradition when I was little, and I have missed it. We are a family divided, so it is always a good time to watch the game together.
Happy Thanksgiving, all, and Gooooo Jackets! Sting ‘em!
Mayhem
November 20th, 2012
9:49 am
@AngryMars – why not try Cornish Game Hens, instead of a big old turkey???? They are much easier to cook and everyone gets their own! We did that one year and everyone enjoyed them!!! Boxed stuffing and some veggies. Viola!!!
And for the obnoxious posters – KNOCK IT OFF!!! it’s the holidays and we need to be nice to each other. So please stop it. You are taking the wind out of my sails…..
ATL06
November 20th, 2012
9:49 am
My son went to Disneyworld with his Grandparents for Thanksgiving about 4 years ago. While he said it was a lot easier to manuever at that time he really just isn’t a fan of the whole Disney experience.
Teresa
November 20th, 2012
9:52 am
Seems like you may have lost the meaning of Thanksgiving. I work full time as well – and just like at work, “I plan ahead” and finish some of the cooking (freeze it) early on, so when the “project is due,” all pieces come together and the project is complete – with no stress I might add. Note, however, Thanksgiving isn’t a project to me. It’s love and thankfulness for oh so many things, spending time with my family, focusing on what it means to be thankful and building memories they can fondly reflect upon years from now. Would my family like to go to Disneyland? You betcha. But ask someone who went to Disneyland for Thanksgiving because their parents didn’t want to cook versus spending time at home focusing on the meaning of Thanksgiving and quality at-home time – which they would prefer? I’d bet my last dollar it would be at home building and living Thanksgiving traditions.
sassyteacher
November 20th, 2012
9:53 am
TWG, go to Disneyland and have a ball! Thanksgiving is not about cooking and eating, it is about spending time with loved ones and expressing thanks for all that you have and value, period. You can do that anywhere, anytime-even in California at Disneyland. I wish I could join you. Enjoy your vacation.
ATL06
November 20th, 2012
9:56 am
I also am not a big fan of turkey so my family either roasts cornish hens or chicken.
Becky
November 20th, 2012
9:59 am
Theresa, enjoy your time at Disney..It doesn’t matter if you cook dinner, go out or just eat sandwiches, as long as it works for you and your family..
Like Mayhem, I enjoy cooking, so that’s what I will do..Or go to Mayhem’s house.. :)
Trust me, I would much rather be anywhere except with some of my family on Thanksgiving..They all think that it’s a day to get as drunk as possible. or as high as possible..Then one always has to start a huge fight..So, yeah, Disney sounds great..
@longtime Jeff..Have a wonderful Thanksgiving..
ATLWmn
November 20th, 2012
10:00 am
It is sad that a traditional holiday of simplicity and thanks-giving has turned into a me-centric getaway. Preparing the dinner shouldn’t be seen as an inconvenience, but a joy to contribute to the day and meal. Call me traditional, but I will be in the kitchen that day ensuring that my man and family are well-fed and happy. And oh yeah, I’ll also be watching football AFTER breaking bread with my loved ones. Enjoy a simple day off from the hectic world and slow yourself down long enough to see the blessings in your life. You don’t have to escape life to enjoy it.
camille
November 20th, 2012
10:04 am
Theresa..
I am not cooking this year. My son is a picky eater, daugther #2 is in Hawaii with friends and daughter #1 is in college and plans to hang out with friends all weekend so no eating leftovers for us.
I say make a new tradition. If it works for your family, then go for it. I love the tradition of the holidays but sometimes, just sometimes, I enjoy something alittle different.
Mark
November 20th, 2012
10:07 am
I’m surprised, by looking at the picture of Theresa I would have thought she eats a Thanksgiving meal every day of the week.
Ostrich Racer
November 20th, 2012
10:10 am
I just realized why there are so many trolls on Momania today — Jim Galloway is on vacation. The political sock puppets have to find some other forum for irritating people trying to have an intelligent conversation.
itpdude
November 20th, 2012
10:15 am
I would live to hear one of the daily squabbles in that house.
Longtime Educator
November 20th, 2012
10:19 am
Good grief, People! They’re taking a one year break from the traditional Thanksgiving celebration to celebrate the holiday in a different way. I think any time kids can spend time with Grandparents (and especially on a vacation) is a wonderful thing! Also, Theresa’s kids are a good age for Disney. Theresa, I’m with you on this and I look forward to my grandson being old enough so we can possibly do this one year.
x
November 20th, 2012
10:20 am
Whew I will feel better knowing that your kids and poor husband don’t have to sit through what I can only imagine a horrible meal.
AngryRedMarsWoman
November 20th, 2012
10:22 am
I just got a call – we are adding a guest for Thanksgiving! Someone who has to work on Friday and thus cannot travel to see his family this year. Looks like @Mayhem’s suggestion of Cornish Game Hens will be the new plan…along with ham for the boy and tons of veggies and homemade stuffing (with veggie broth, sorry to the carnivores) for me. Cranberry sauce….yum…and football. To each his/her own. I really don’t consider it work to cook for Thanksgiving and Christmas (or any other day, for that matter)….it isn’t like you have to stand in front of the oven the entire time, and I use the dishwasher instead of hand washing for those bigger meals.
DONNAN OF A NEW ERA
November 20th, 2012
10:23 am
“No, but I do investigate child sexual abuse and I was seriously wondering about you.”
And you have what to back up that claim, jerk?
x
November 20th, 2012
10:24 am
I would like to see a pic of you with some food between that big old ghetto gap in your teeth. maybe you can take the money your are not spending and go to the dentist.
Me
November 20th, 2012
10:24 am
If it hasn’t changed, Thanksgiving is one of the worst dates to attend either Disneyland or Disneyworld – the dates between Thanksgiving and Christmas are usually some of the better days but Thanksgiving itself is historically bad due to the number of visitors. And I am definitely the opposite, i very much prefer Disneyworld over Disneyland. And, as far as cooking or otherwise, do what is right for you and your family – No one else should really care.
Mayhem
November 20th, 2012
10:24 am
Like I said, we go to my parents house for T-Day. We will watch football, put a puzzle together (tradition for Tday & Christmas, we pick them out in August). Mom will cook, and I will help as it gets closer to getting on the table, I usually mash the potatoes. The kids will fight over who gets to light the candles…LOL (the only arguing allowed). Then, my Dad or brother will carve the Turkey, and we set it up Buffet style in the dining room. Mom will have the table decorated and set, with all her beautiful china, candles, and the Publix Pilgrims Salt & Pepper shakers.
Once we are all sat at the table, we will go around and each one of us will give thanks for something in our lives. Material possessions are not to be thanked…LOL. Then we fix our plates and dig in!!!!!
x
November 20th, 2012
10:26 am
Just wanted to invite everyone here to a local circle jerk. We need a pivot person with strong arms.
x
November 20th, 2012
10:30 am
Hey we could all take turns pulling our sacks over our heads afterwards. It would be more fun than being at tis hacks house.
Orlando
November 20th, 2012
10:32 am
No need to get nasty with the comments, talking bad about Theresa is making you look like a jerk.
old timer
November 20th, 2012
10:35 am
Screw all you people. A lot of people including my family are hurting worse than ever this year. Arguing about what to cook or which theme park to go to is salt being rubbed into my wound. We can’t afford to have a real thanksgiving dinner this year much less take a trip. it will also be the first time I can’t provide a Christmas for my kids. LIFE SUCKS!
Karen Moore
November 20th, 2012
10:38 am
It is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING that EVERYTHING is blamed on OBAMA. I did vote for President Obama but he has nothing to do with this mother not wanting to cook on Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is not about FOOD and SHOPPING. The true meaning of Thanksgiving is being thankful!
She is BLESSED to be able to even travel in this economy.
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! I am thankful for GOD, life, health, family, and friends.
People get a LIFE! Try being positive instead of all the negativity, I can ASSURE you that you will feel BETTER!
kimmer
November 20th, 2012
10:43 am
Where is it written down that “thou shalt prepare and eat a massive feast and watch football on TV for thanksgiving”. Doesn’t matter what you do as long as you are spending quality time with those you love which is the purpose of the big meal anyway. Go have fun. Sounds like it will be a wonderful time of making family memories that will last a lifetime.
LS
November 20th, 2012
10:43 am
TWG…you bragged about what a great hostess you are a few days ago because you bought books, soap, and towels for your guest. But you refuse to provide a meal for them on Thanksgiving? It doesn’t have to be elaborate, and ask the other adults to help out. It’s all about you as usual….
PS
November 20th, 2012
10:50 am
Hey, whatever floats your boat. For me, I love cooking. So, it’s not a chore for me to be in the kitchen. Besides, this is one of the few days a year that the entire family can get together. It’s not just about the meal – we spend all day together. Eating, watching the Parade, Football, kids playing in the yard, etc.
Steve
November 20th, 2012
10:50 am
Kay, you sound like the heavy right handed Christian that likes to judge everyone. Ignorant comes to mind. What an example that you’re setting for your children. Hate comes to mind.
Steve
November 20th, 2012
10:52 am
Karen, this has nothing to do with our current President but this thread goes to show how ignorant half of America is. They are the haters of the world teaching their children to do the same. The good thing is that the numbers are reducing with this group of haters.
Bravesfan77
November 20th, 2012
10:57 am
Once again, people are not forced to work on a holiday. They get paid to work on the holiday. If they don’t want to work then quit. There are millions of people out of work who would be grateful to work the holiday and then some.
By the way, I am cooking.
Why?
November 20th, 2012
11:00 am
The internet is a horrible place full of people’s true spirits – which are clearly horrible as well.
Can’t even cut it out on the holidays, can you? You can’t be shamed into stopping. Reason, logic, simply common courtesy holds no meaning in your life when you’re anonymous, behind a computer screen. Not a whit of thought is given to how your words my cut or sting.
If there’s an afterlife, I hope you pay for it, all of you.
People that have family to visit during the holidays don’t even know how lucky they are. Enjoy it, TWG, however you see fit.
Mayhem
November 20th, 2012
11:35 am
@OldTimer – you and your family are more than welcome at my table. We have plenty of food and love to go around.
On the bright side, look at what you DO have. Count your blessings. You are healthy, your kids are healthy, you have a roof over your head and food on the table. So much more than a lot of folks out there.
It could be worse. You could be cleaning up after Sandy for the holidays, like our friends up North.
Watchful Eyes
November 20th, 2012
11:44 am
I stopped Thanksgiving years ago. I live alone. No reason to cook for myself, but I usually am invited to someone’s house. I also stopped Christmas. i got tired of people taking presents back to exchange or the re-gifting of my presents to people……presents I put a lot of thought into. Guess what. No presents no meal AND NO DARNED STRESS…..just a quiet and peaceful day.
livinatl
November 20th, 2012
11:44 am
Amazing how narrow minded people can be…if someone else’s life doesn’t fit in your little mold then they must be neglecting their families, not keeping their man happy, disregarding traditions, etc. You guys need to step outside of your own little world and stop acting like your culture and your traditions are the only way to go…get a grip folks!
MomsRule
November 20th, 2012
11:46 am
Who would have thought one families plans for Thanksgiving would cause so many to display such ugliness.
There is no right or wrong way to spend Thanksgiving.
My oldest son has requested steak this year. Sounds good to me. :)
livinatl
November 20th, 2012
11:48 am
I agree with BravesFan77, most of the people I know that work on a holiday, choose to do so. They adjust their schedule so they can obtain holiday pay….which is pretty good compared to their daily rate.
Will Not Cook
November 20th, 2012
11:50 am
Your story is refreshing. I will be with my family enjoying the day but will not cook. For the money we spend at the grocer, we will have a nice Thanksgiving dining out & plan to tip well. Some of our leftovers end up getting thrown away so that is money in the trash. We will not shop on Thursday night as this is tacky and gluttony for the stores to be open on Thanksgiving Day. It does take all day to cook/clean and find the low key time better spent with the family. So many people think they are expected to follow tradition. I believe that is where a lot of stress comes from. I will decorate over the weekend and will cook on Christmas as I do enjoy cooking that day. To each his own and have a wonderful time in LA.
Orlando
November 20th, 2012
11:59 am
Mayhem, I like you…… Stay just the way you are…. Happy Thanksgiving.
E
November 20th, 2012
12:02 pm
Commented earlier, but reading some of the comments…want to add a different perspective. Thanksgiving, 2011 for my family was spent at a hospital, with our loved one, who for as long as we could remember had been the architect, the chef, the center of all of our family events. Only last year, she was the one deathly ill, trying to recover from a major surgery. So, I cooked dinner and took it to the hospital. She was way too sick to eat and my family was simply nibbling as we were too worried and sad to try to eat. Sadly, she passed away less than a week later. So, what’s the point of my story here? First, there are so many people (such as doctors, nurses, med techs, etc) who work caring for those who are ill during the holidays, losing time away from there families to do a job that is critical, tiring and often thankless. I had a brand new appreciation after last year for those who have to work no matter what day it is. I am so abundantly thankful for them, for what they do that we ALL benefit from daily, whether it’s a holiday or not. My second point is this: it doesn’t matter HOW you celebrate on Thursday (either at home over a traditional meal, or at a restaurant, or at Disney). It matters that you spend those precious moments with family and friends because that is what truly matters, and the memories that you make in those moments. So, enjoy those precious moments. This year, we will be together in a very different setting that Thanksgiving, 2011, with hearts heavier, but really feeling a sense of gratitude for simply being together as a family and for all the amazing memories that our loved one left us with. So, wherever you are, Happy Thankgiving and simply be thankful.
FCM
November 20th, 2012
12:07 pm
” Plus, Michael hates turkey so no matter how juicy or golden brown you manage to make your bird he would rather have pasta. And that doesn’t make you feel good after cooking all day.
”
Guy Fieri’s family always puts pasta on the table. Why make MG eat turkey if he doesn’t like it.
WOOT for you! Although there still seems to be a martyr/guilt tone to NOT cooking the dinner. My family went to the beach one year. We had a NICE townhome with a decent kitchen. We still went to the main dining area at the golf club to eat dinner. I had ham not turkey.
You could cater the dinner even if you were home. Why does it have to be YOU in the kitchen?
My 2 kids are planning menus with Grandma and helping to do more of the savory items not just the sweet ones this year.
FCM
November 20th, 2012
12:20 pm
BTW with restaurants/airlines and other things open on holidays yes, they can (and do) require you to work the holiday. I have worked in both of those industries and in retail. What the Management usually does is lotto out which Holiday you will work based on senority. Everyone had to work at least one (thanksgving, Christmas Eve, New Years Eve, new years day)…so you bid for which you were willing to give up. Black Friday both retail and restaurant required FULL staff to report. I usually started at the retail store at 5AM and left my waitstaff shift about 2AM but the tips were AMAZING!!!!
Mario Batali, Mike Symon and some other chefs announced that the are closed Thanksgiving and Christmas to let their staff have time with family.
My brother usually tells anyone in his restaurant (staff wise) that has no friends/family to have the holiday with bring a bottle of wine and come to his house. We have had many a good time with the restaurant people over a Turkey (or Wild Turkey!).
Buckeye
November 20th, 2012
12:22 pm
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Buckeye
November 20th, 2012
12:25 pm
Go to Disney on Friday.
Teresa is un-American and I’m sure voted for Obama.
Traditional America is dying thanks to selfish Mom’s like Teresa.
Best of luck educating your kids, sending them to college and retiring.
Buckeye
November 20th, 2012
12:30 pm
An I feel sorry for your future son-in-laws unless gay marriage is on the books by then in all 50 states.
Jo
November 20th, 2012
12:33 pm
Good for you, not bowing to tradition. In my small family of 3, it’s impossible to put on a feast — there’s too much waste of food only one person may insist on for Thanksgiving. So yeah, spend a ton of money, spend a day cooking everyone’s favorites, only to have it over in 30 minutes or less and tossed out 3 days later. Whatever for? Sure, would be wonderful to spend the day in the kitchen with friends and/or family making a big feast…. but if all your family is out of state and you’re on your own…. I say change it up and enjoy every minute. The naysayers are just jealous.
Victoria Elizabeth Catherine
November 20th, 2012
12:34 pm
Are you people freaking serious? This woman is allowed to spend the holiday, any one of them…ANY WAY SHE SEES FIT! The only laws broken here are your self-righteous, bible belt, antiquated, you’re wrong if you dont think-act-speak the way I do laws. I was just waiting for someone to associate a personal decision on one’s own family to be a gateway to your political-racist-misinformed rants, and voila, no disappointment here! I’m so sick of people who mount their high horses to bash another person’s choices & ideologies. Daylight saints you are, but before your point your judgmental fingers at others, make sure your filthy hands have been cleaned first!
North Fulton
November 20th, 2012
12:35 pm
I think it’s a great idea. Like some other posters mentioned, Thanksgiving week is one of the most crowded times of the year. Be sure to get to the park at least 30 minutes or more before it opens. You will get so much done. Otherwise, you will spend your day standing in lines. Use fastpass and avoid the park that has extra magic hours. We go (to Disney World) between Thanksgiving and Christmas because the crowds aren’t too bad then. Hope you have lots of fun!
Swoopin
November 20th, 2012
12:43 pm
Your choice is your choice, but it seems to me that you singled out literally the only holiday in our culture that isn’t fundamentally corrupted to screw up. A lot of people around the world don’t have much to be thankful for, and don’t have the “burden” of having friends and family over for an enormous meal and conversation.
Just an odd choice for a holiday to make a point on. It is the one holiday that is undeniably good about our culture, and the one holiday we have the right idea about how to celebrate it.
livininatl
November 20th, 2012
12:44 pm
Victoria Elizabeth Catherine…..stereotypes are wrong…even when you stereotype Christians.
missnadine
November 20th, 2012
12:52 pm
WTF? you write 2 blogs yesterday about all the work and effort, and today you just gave up. For the life of me I don’t see how a Thanksgiving dinner takes ALL day in the kitchen. Your husband seems like many of the men I used to travel with overseas – not a pretty sight when they get away from their controlling wives for a few days LOL
Mayhem
November 20th, 2012
1:45 pm
@Orlando – Thank you!!!!! That was nice to hear!!!
wooooo
November 20th, 2012
2:02 pm
I guess I’m just lucky. After reading this I called my 94 year old grandmother and asked her what she and my mom thought about cooking on Thanksgiving. They loved it. They enjoyed having family together and in my opinion their efforts were not a sexist gender role but a very selfless act. It has never been about being a woman, its about a PERSON sacrificing their time and effort for their family and being happy to do it.
Theresa can do whatever she wants for Thanksgiving and I don’t care either way. I will surely be thankful for my family, the food, the football, and the fact that I have loved ones who will happily give half of their day to make a wonderful meal.
motherjanegoose
November 20th, 2012
2:17 pm
I passed a Burger King today that said, “We will be open on Thanksgiving.” First time I saw that. I cannot believe the rude comments here. WHERE is it mandated that TWG must have a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner? Is it in the same book as those who are tossing out Christmas Tree, in favor of a Holiday Tree? Who cares if they eat a grilled cheese sandwich and drink Gatorade. What difference does it make?
I put on a big spread for the holidays for many years. Sometimes, it is nice to have a change of pace. In my book, whomever wants the traditional celebration can get things moving and I will be there. My daughter and I visited Plymouth Massachussetts ( sp?) one summer and many of the things we might think are traditional …fooey!
motherjanegoose
November 20th, 2012
2:21 pm
Last year, I was in Montana and an SLP came to me to tell me this story,
” Our daughter in law is from the south. We went to visit them last Thanksgiving and it was the first holiday we spent with her. She fixed MACARONI AND CHEESE…CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?” I asked if it was from the box. “Well no, it was an old family recipe but WHO EATS THAT FOR THANKSGIVING?” I thought it was hilarious. I hope they did not have grits for breakfast too :). Traditions are different in different households. We always drank tomato juice for Thanksgiving. What was up with that? I have never served it.
Orlando
November 20th, 2012
2:31 pm
Believe it or not TWG, you are a role model. And there are plenty of ladies who follow you and heed your advise. That is all I was saying. Yes, it’s your right to spend the holiday anyway you choose, But just remember, words are taken, and ran with, and often the wrong way.
Kat
November 20th, 2012
2:32 pm
Some people would love to be home with their families at the holiday, and cannot do it because they are soldiers, law enforcement, firefighters, medical personnel, etc. If TWG can have her family together, doing something they enjoy, AND someone else will pay for it, I say go and have a great time!
TWG does not only write articles about what she is doing; she is (was) suggesting lists to follow for the big day. I honestly never thought about putting everything down on paper like that along with serving dishes. I don’t NEED that information about planning for this year, but I bet it sticks in my mind for when I do.
non committal mind reader
November 20th, 2012
2:41 pm
turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, beans and rolls are all finished at the same time.
Poor poor pitiful TWG. What a waste of a blog. Don’t like turkey? Buy or cook a ham or roast beef! There is nothing cast in stone that says you MUST make a turkey. Potatoes, mashed or sweet, take virtually no time to make. A turkey or ham takes virtually no time (the oven takes care of that, all you have to do is prep it). Rolls do have to be timed, but they are the only critical item. Pecan pie, pumpkin pie, chocolate pie… none of these take much time either. There is nothing here that keeps anyone in the kitchen all day. Yes, it cooks all day, but you don’t have to be in the kitchen while a turkey or pie cooks.
non committal mind reader
November 20th, 2012
2:45 pm
The only laws broken here are your self-righteous, bible belt, antiquated, you’re wrong if you dont think-act-speak the way I do laws.
and follows with:
I was just waiting for someone to associate a personal decision on one’s own family to be a gateway to your political-racist-misinformed rants, and voila, no disappointment here! I’m so sick of people who mount their high horses to bash another person’s choices & ideologies.
Hypocrite much?
missnadine
November 20th, 2012
2:50 pm
we used to have meat/veggie fondue followed by a chocolocate fondue, and not the choco fondue crap you buy in the store, but a great spread with excellent filet. Choco fondue was made with aToblerone base, and was great. Not a huge strees either.. everyone participated. If people want the stress so much, then don’t bit*h about it. Readers here have shown how to reduce stress.
FCM
November 20th, 2012
3:49 pm
@MJG your grilled cheese comment made me grin.
My 2nd Christmas married we had a baby and went to see his family out of state. We both had to work the day after Christmas, so we left just after breakfast to drive home. NOTHING was open to get more than gas…couldn’t find a waffle house even on the treck home…not a McD’s or anything.
We hit Atlanta and I said well I am glad to be near home. Well he called my parents b/c it was going to be around 8:30 – 9:00 before we got into our area. He asked them would they please keep the light on. My parents had gone to visit/have Christmas dinner with my brother earlier in the day so they did not have any dinner on hand. They baby was still on baby food/formula so she was fed.
He had felt so bad about that long trip and me being away from my family at holidays for the first time ever that he took me right to their house.
I was so tired and hungry when I got there. My Mom went in and made me a grilled cheese sandwich. (I doubt we had the Gatorade, probably tap water). That was the BEST grilled cheese I have ever had, and one of the most memorable Christmas “dinners” I am likely to ever experiece.
DB
November 20th, 2012
8:03 pm
@FCM: One Thanksgiving, our family moved from one town to another — my dad had been loaned a large truck, similar to a big U-Haul, but he could only use it on Wednesday and Thursday, because the company needed it on Friday. So we packed up on Thursday, and early Thanksgiving morning, we drove two hours away to our new home and started unpacking. This was 40 years ago — NO restaurants were open on Thanksgiving, but for some reason, Arby’s was. So we had Arby’s for Thanksgiving dinner. I can remember being perched on the fireplace hearth chomping down on that sandwich — it was the best tasting thing I had ever put in my mouth, we were so hungry!! And we STILL talk about that Thanksgiving!
Maj
November 21st, 2012
12:10 am
Wow – not sure why some people are having such a strong negative reactions to your decision. I say do whatever is best for you and your family. Let’s not judge. Be thankful for what you have and cherish your family – who cares where you are or what you eat!!
FCM
November 21st, 2012
10:18 am
@ DB thank you for sharing… I am sure we both have had countless “traditional” holiday celebrations before and sense but your Arby’s and my grilled cheese will always stand out. I don’t think it is because they were not traditonal, I think it is because we were truly appreciative what we had.
I will say that one year (it may have been the same year as the grilled cheese) I had the family to our house for Thanksgiving. I made a pork roast and when my Mom told everyone my menu my dad and brother went bonkers! My brother went out and got a turkey, cooked it, and brought it as his “pot luck” offering to the table. I no longer host Thanksgiving.
I do host Christmas sometimes. We usually do a Prime Rib. Dad does gripe a bit about it b/c he is not big on steak…he wants ham (and then again at Easter). However the rest of us want Prime Rib so we win.
That does make me wonder though….why certain foods not being on table (I assume Disney will Turkey somewhere if TWG really wants to eat that) gets people so nuts. My folks have always done New Years Pork Roast, Easter Ham, Memorial Day & Labor Day smoked chicken, fish & pork, 4th of July Ribs, Hot Dogs, Hamburger, Thanksgving Turkey (no other meat dish), and Christmas Prime Rib (over many objections from Dad). Are most families like that?
Happy
November 24th, 2012
9:49 pm
I’m so sorry some people have such bad thoughts and feelings about someone else’s decision to go to Disney instead of cooking for Thanksgiving. You would think their own personal meal was in jeopardy. Have you been to Disney? It’s truly Magical. While we did not go to Disney for Thanksgiving this year, we did not have a “traditional” celebration. We went on a wonderful Thanksgiving Cruise. We spent four days in the Caribbean sun. It was so spectacular we are picking a new sunny tropical destination and cruising again next year for thanksgiving. Try it, you might just like it.