Comments on: Thanksgiving without your kids?

By: Daniella

Daniella — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 20:08:41 +0000

Any holiday without my daughter hurts, yet, I walk with my head held high. I smile, laugh, and I look really good as the food’s going down – - I’m Jewish, there’s food at every holiday/gathering However, inside, there is a perpetual lump. And, it is there that the food meets my emotions; it truly difficult to digest anything. Nevertheless, there are moments that I’m truly laughing and truly swallowing. But,am I “happy” without my daughter at any holiday and/or event? NO!
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By: Dr. Leah

Dr. Leah — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:20:20 +0000

You’re so right, Monica. That’s a tough situation. Please let us know how things work out.

By: Monica

Monica — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:58:44 +0000

It just stinks, and it’s worse when your child doesn’t want to leave, like mine. Bucking up is tough, but I’m going to try.
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By: Desiree

Desiree — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:08:49 +0000

I was supposed to be sans kids this year but, with moving the three of us to NJ, I am going to have them at home. We’ve invited my uncle and aunt that live in VA, and their three adult children will be there, too. Haven’t seen them in ages – it’ll be great.
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By: Rachel Sarah

Rachel Sarah — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:46:38 +0000

@Steve: Just to let you know that we’re thinking about you. Sounds like it was an emotional day.

Please enjoy your week, your time, your girlfriend, her family… and relax. Yeah!

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:41:28 +0000

I just put my kids on a plane today to be with their mom & her family for Thanksgiving.

I’ll be spending the day relaxing with my girlfriend and her family. The first couple of holidays without them were the hardest. We alternate though so it isn’t every year and I’m thankful they are coming back Saturday. Now I can get our place cleaned up this week and catch up.

By: Dr. Leah

Dr. Leah — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:55:44 +0000

Anna: Useful distinction between “newbies” and those who have somewhat mastered the ropes of a kid-less holiday. Thank you! Love the hot tub idea and, of course, the outlet shopping. Have a wonderful time.

By: Mydria

Mydria — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:48:05 +0000

I was thinking about volunteering somewhere, but I think this year I’m going to do a bit of relaxing, crafting, and getting ready for Christmas, my most favorite holiday of all!
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By: Anna

Anna — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:44:34 +0000

If you are new to not having your kids for a holiday, there are 2 things you need to do: 1) Stay busy and 2) Be with other people. Otherwise you will be a sniveling mess.

As you get more accustomed to this surreal state of being without your children, and not having a million and one things to do like pack lunches and tie shoes… take a nap, have a drink and use that me-time to remember who you are sans-children. You’ll be a better person for it. But don’t try to do this if you are a newbie, like I said.

Since this is my second round of holidays without my boy, I am doing a bit of both. Being with my parents, celebrating the holiday, but also staying at a hotel with a hot tub, and outlet shopping nearby.

By: Swati Bharteey

Swati Bharteey — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:52:49 +0000

Hi,
Well I think you are both spot on too (everything is always gray, isn’t it?). It’s good to enjoy time off without your kids, because we get so little of it; but there’s no way you can avoid feel lonely during the Holidays when you don’t have your kids.
I am always surrounded by family and friends during the Holidays, whether I have my daughter or not. Still, on the occasions when I don’t have her, it’s impossible not to miss her presence. There’s just no substitute for some things…our devilish little angels, and real butter!
Last year, my daughter was at her father’s place and she came home on the Sunday after Thanksgiving and said,”Mom, oh my goodness, we forgot to make a turkey at your house.” My boyfriend and I went to the store, bought a turkey, and made it with her that night.
- Swati
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