Aunt Mable has had too much to drink. Cousin Sara won’t stop talking about her love life, in detail. Grandma Betty is criticizing left and right but trying to pass it along as compliments. Your sister-in-law thanks you for bringing the pie that is “almost as good as hers.” HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Thanksgiving is only 2 weeks away and as families will soon gather around to celebrate the holiday, many people are bracing for the intense emotions of the holiday meal.
Think of your first holiday with your husband’s family. Do you remember feeling utterly disappointed with the food, thinking it was not quite as good as your family’s recipes? It just doesn’t taste anything like your family’s good cookin’. You were anxiously awaiting the stress-free, delicious holiday meal only to feel dissatisfied.
You quickly start thinking what you can use to bargain with your husband so that you can coax him into eating the next holiday meal with your family. Maybe Aunt Mable’s stained red wine teeth and drunken slurs aren’t so bad after all.
Luckily, I have no Aunt Mable, no cousin Sara, no grandma Betty and no sister-in-law making jabs at my pie skills. But, I would be lieng if I said that my family holiday meals are picture perfect. Sure, usually there are a few fights, some snippy remarks and complaints, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. The delicious food I get to eat does not compare to anyone else’s. The car ride home is usually spent reflecting on the amusing occurrences that took place. For example, no one has the heart to tell my Aunt that we all secretly dislike her mashed potatoes that she thinks are “the BEST” and insists on making each, and every holiday. It is a running joke between me and my cousins.
Love ‘em, or hate ‘em – we’ve all got em, especially around the holidays. Good old relatives. They come in various shapes, sizes, delight and dread; each one playing a theatrical role in our life. This Thanksgiving, embrace all of the quirkiness your family has to offer. Be thankful for your version of grandma Betty and cousin Sara.
To bring you some Thanksgiving cheer, I share with you our Working Wives & Bachelorettes family Thanksgiving picture. We saved a seat for you!
Thanksgiving is only 2 weeks away and as families will soon gather around to celebrate the holiday, many people are bracing for the intense emotions of the holiday meal.
Think of your first holiday with your husband’s family. Do you remember feeling utterly disappointed with the food, thinking it was not quite as good as your family’s recipes? It just doesn’t taste anything like your family’s good cookin’. You were anxiously awaiting the stress-free, delicious holiday meal only to feel dissatisfied.
You quickly start thinking what you can use to bargain with your husband so that you can coax him into eating the next holiday meal with your family. Maybe Aunt Mable’s stained red wine teeth and drunken slurs aren’t so bad after all.
Luckily, I have no Aunt Mable, no cousin Sara, no grandma Betty and no sister-in-law making jabs at my pie skills. But, I would be lieng if I said that my family holiday meals are picture perfect. Sure, usually there are a few fights, some snippy remarks and complaints, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. The delicious food I get to eat does not compare to anyone else’s. The car ride home is usually spent reflecting on the amusing occurrences that took place. For example, no one has the heart to tell my Aunt that we all secretly dislike her mashed potatoes that she thinks are “the BEST” and insists on making each, and every holiday. It is a running joke between me and my cousins.
Love ‘em, or hate ‘em – we’ve all got em, especially around the holidays. Good old relatives. They come in various shapes, sizes, delight and dread; each one playing a theatrical role in our life. This Thanksgiving, embrace all of the quirkiness your family has to offer. Be thankful for your version of grandma Betty and cousin Sara.
To bring you some Thanksgiving cheer, I share with you our Working Wives & Bachelorettes family Thanksgiving picture. We saved a seat for you!
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