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I've been trying for a week to think of a way to make this work. I guess I just have to let it go. Venting...
I'm 41 years old and can only remember two occasions in my life when I wasn't home for Thanksgiving. One was many years ago when I was out to sea in the Navy, and the second was last year when schedules didn't work for the trip to Pennsylvania. Now, it looks like it'll be two years in a row.
My parents have hosted our extended family Thanksgiving for as many years as I can remember. Picture the Norman Rockwell photo, except with 40+ people in the house and tables set up in every room. This year, however, they've decided to use their Florida timeshare to take a November vacation instead of cooking for an army of cousins. They'll be down there over Thanksgiving, and will be having their turkey at one of the WDW restaurants.
They've invited my sisters and I (and our families) to join them.
For a quick second when my dad mentioned it, it sounded great; a free room, our annual passes already paid for, a family reunion, and an unexpected (bonus) trip to Disney before next summer.
However, the moment was fleeting. I soon remembered my partner's son is getting married on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. We've also been invited to the rehearsal dinner on Friday. Of course, it's a no-brainer that the wedding takes precedence over Thanksgiving and a Disney trip. I wouldn't even think of asking my partner to miss (or risk missing) any part of his son's wedding. Nor would I contemplate missing it myself.
My partner isn't at all estranged from his son, but doesn't have an extremely close relationship, either. We see him for dinner or a visit a few times a year and they talk on the phone once a month or so. I'm very glad my partner has been involved in the wedding to the extent he has. (The rehearsal dinner invite caught us both by surprise.)
Mom and dad have said to come one of the other three weeks they'll be in Florida. Unfortunately, my partner is a teacher. His short 2-day Thanksgiving break would have been the only opportunity to go for longer than just a weekend. My job is far more flexible as far as getting time off, but I'd break his heart if I went without him.
I just soooooooooooooooo wanted to go. [Stomps feet, crosses arms, and makes pouting face.]
Okay, that's better. Now that I've vented the poisonous thoughts from my system, I can put on a big, bright smile and suggest we go look for a wedding gift this weekend.
I'm 41 years old and can only remember two occasions in my life when I wasn't home for Thanksgiving. One was many years ago when I was out to sea in the Navy, and the second was last year when schedules didn't work for the trip to Pennsylvania. Now, it looks like it'll be two years in a row.
My parents have hosted our extended family Thanksgiving for as many years as I can remember. Picture the Norman Rockwell photo, except with 40+ people in the house and tables set up in every room. This year, however, they've decided to use their Florida timeshare to take a November vacation instead of cooking for an army of cousins. They'll be down there over Thanksgiving, and will be having their turkey at one of the WDW restaurants.
They've invited my sisters and I (and our families) to join them.
For a quick second when my dad mentioned it, it sounded great; a free room, our annual passes already paid for, a family reunion, and an unexpected (bonus) trip to Disney before next summer.
However, the moment was fleeting. I soon remembered my partner's son is getting married on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. We've also been invited to the rehearsal dinner on Friday. Of course, it's a no-brainer that the wedding takes precedence over Thanksgiving and a Disney trip. I wouldn't even think of asking my partner to miss (or risk missing) any part of his son's wedding. Nor would I contemplate missing it myself.
My partner isn't at all estranged from his son, but doesn't have an extremely close relationship, either. We see him for dinner or a visit a few times a year and they talk on the phone once a month or so. I'm very glad my partner has been involved in the wedding to the extent he has. (The rehearsal dinner invite caught us both by surprise.)
Mom and dad have said to come one of the other three weeks they'll be in Florida. Unfortunately, my partner is a teacher. His short 2-day Thanksgiving break would have been the only opportunity to go for longer than just a weekend. My job is far more flexible as far as getting time off, but I'd break his heart if I went without him.
I just soooooooooooooooo wanted to go. [Stomps feet, crosses arms, and makes pouting face.]
Okay, that's better. Now that I've vented the poisonous thoughts from my system, I can put on a big, bright smile and suggest we go look for a wedding gift this weekend.
Putting your partner first = BIG deposit in the old emotional savings account!
