I think Canadian Thanksgiving is a scam. It’s only been a national holiday since the 1950s. And while intended as a harvest feast it was not initially designed to be a replica of the American holiday w/ turkey, stuffing, cranberries etc. That being said: my husband is making a turkey — even though I think he’s just a pawn of the Turkey-farmer cabal.
We NEVER do turkey. Unless someone else is cooking it. One of my favorite Thanksgiving memories involved McDonalds and some very happy boys.
I say go with what is fun for you all. We always do appetizer stuff for Christmas. If you are pizza fans, do that. If you like a good pot of pasta, do that. Then you don’t have to touch a raw turkey.
I am not a turkey cooker. I think I’ve made two and one was raw so we ordered pizza ;0)
I hope you all feel better soon. Sunterra has a nice dinner…
I only get turkey on Thanksgiving because my Mom cooks it. Would they possibly be fooled by a big chicken?
Yeah, those middle-of-the-night bed-and-jammy stripping and washing sessions. I remember once saying to my husband “I’d high-five you, but I really don’t want to touch your hand”. Good luck for a recovery weekend.
The middle-of-the-night vomiting attacks are horrifying. Every time, I clean the mess up and I soothe the sick child, but deep down I always feel like a sham… my mind is yelling, “Ewww!” And, you’re right, there is no return to peaceful slumber after that rude awakening.
Nicole, your posts always make me laugh, but so you don’t think I’m all insensitive I want to just say that I feel your pain and hope you get better soon! I too live in a boy house, surrounded by Lego and Star Wars battles. We did the 14 hour (return) drive across the prairie this weekend for the big Turkey Feast… and I`m questioning if it is all worth it in the grand scheme of things. Good luck creating your own traditions!