Is it just me, or does every semi-newlywed go through the whole "Who's house are we going to this time" conversation come Thanksgiving time? Last year, right after we got married in October, we split our Thanksgiving/Christmas holidays with both families, and it was a little exhausting. I mean I ate 2 Turkey dinners and probably gained 10 lbs in the process - go me. Thankfully, Ryan's family does a hug xmas party on Christmas Eve so we saw his family that day and didn't have to worry about going to my house. But we did split Christmas with my family (we don't do much than open presents anyways) and his family, too. But can't there be a happy balance without having to see both families?
I've gotten advice to switch every holiday between his family getting Christmas and mine Thanksgiving, or visa versa, but does that mean I don't see mine on Christmas at all? (Or whatever arrangement we have). I just can't imagine not seeing each other's family on the same holiday especially since they both live here. It doesn't seem fair in my opinion.
This year, we've decided to do the whole "split" thing again, but I'm thinking next year we sit down and figure something out. If we switch off between holidays, do we not see the other's families then? OR do we exhaust ourselves and go back and forth? I just don't know..
Anyways, HAPPY THANKSGIVING ALL! We're off to my aunts for the main meal, then Ryan's parents house for dessert! Mmmm pumpkin pie..so good! Enjoy that delicious turkey or ham and give thanks for the love ones that surround you! Xoxo
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