We have always been a very traditional family having always had Thanksgiving dinner at my moms house, but this year 1 of my brothers decided for the family that we would
go to a restaurant this year instead of having our traditional Thanksgiving, I'm livid, what makes him think he can speak for the whole family, so my 83 year old mom
decided we would try it this year so not to upset the Holiday, WHAT!!!!! I'm so tempted to skip the whole ordeal as a protest but I would hate to upset or dissapoint
my mom.. Both of kids have informed me that they will make other plans this year because they don't want to participate in this CRAP!!!! What do I do.. go... not go... this particular brother is a total IDIOT~
Friday, November 20, 2009
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dont go.. explain to him and your mom that it would be better to meet at a rest. for breakfast or a later supper, but thanksgiving should be at home.
Well my advice is to do whatever you can do to keep peace for your Mom. She is the important one. There is always somebody that has to spoil things isn't there? I think all families have at least one!
I would let my brother know that he is the only one that wants this. We let my brother talk us into eating Chrismas dinner at a church fellowship hall one year and my Mom hated it. She passed away before the next Christmas and I have regretted letting him talk us into that ever since. So stand firm and let him know that the rest of you want to eat at Mom's and let him be the one to go elsewhere. Everyone else should not have to suffer just because of one person. I wish you luck. Hugs, Valerei
that is a tough one. I guess I agree with Valerie...do it for your mom. My brother is the same way, always changing things...this year decide 'no gifts'....He only has me, my hubby and mom to buy for in our family and 4 people on his wife's side!! My husband and I buy for 50 people all together! I still will get my brother a gift, even though he's a scrooge. Maybe our brothers are related!!
I would be upset the same as you but go...do it for your mom, my mom will have been gone 8 years today and I would go anywhere to be with her if I could!
Rondell
WE always had dinner at my moms to, but several years ago she decided it would be good to go out for dinner too. She just didn't want to cook anymore. Maybe he thinks she just doesn't want the hassel anymore. Well I just couldn't stand the idea of eating out so every since I have had everyone at our house for dinner. It has worked out wonderful. Try it,besides you can fix all your favorites and everyone is happy! Hope things work out for you all!!! Happy Thanksgiving!
I feel your pain...we have someone in the family who is always trying to make up the "rules"...I would definately GO for moms sake, but i would also possibly plan a nice dinner at home on another day...whether you invite your bro to this or not is your choice. Good luck....holidays can be so stressful cant they?!.....ps, love your blog
Is it because no one wants to cook ? if so would you do the cookin' at your home and have everyone there ? I would go where ever your Mom is because you never know when you won't have her to celebrate the holidays with. I lost my Mom when I was 21...16 yrs ago now and I'd love to be able to celebrate anything with her by my side. Sooooooo I'd go or run the idea of hostin' it at your home to your brother.
Good Luck and have a Happy Thanksgiving
Prim Huggs n Blessins
TJ
Hope your poor 83 year old mother had not been doing all the cooking? Maybe there's more to the story than you know. Just sayin'...
To Annonymous!!! We only have the dinner at my moms she does none of the cooking for the day the girls all pitch in the food and do all the cooking.. mom gets to enjoy the day.. my brother is just an ass that wants the world to revolve around him, but my mom has decided THANKFULLY that she doesn't want to go to a restuarant that she wants to stay home, so those of us that want to go to moms are going to moms and those that don't can go to the other place... So this is what I'm thankful for this year, GOING TO MY MOMS FOR THANKSGIVING..Thank you all for your kind words and advice... hugs and Happy Holidays!
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