So tiarra's thread got me to thinking...

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So tiarra's thread got me to thinking...
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Wed, 11-12-2008 - 4:02pm

What are all you ladies planning for Thanksgiving?

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Registered: 09-01-2006
Thu, 11-13-2008 - 3:07pm
Thanks Priscilla - I do have friends that normally ask me to join them and yes, I have a good relationship with my ex inlaws.
Rosecolouredspecs
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Fri, 11-14-2008 - 2:03pm
Yes I agree with you 100%.
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Mon, 11-17-2008 - 12:39am
Well it's so far just gonna be myself and my kids so....I am considering asking DF but I have an immense fear of rejection and can't figure out how to do it without making it seem like he's rejecting me if he says no. Does that make sense?
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Registered: 11-20-2007
Tue, 11-18-2008 - 4:45pm
How about something like "got any good plans for Thanksgiving?" and see what he says. Then you can always say something like "well you're always welcome to come have dinner with us" and just be nonchalant about it. Then if he already has plans he won't feel like he has to tell you no, but if he doesn't then he knows he's invited to be with you.
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Thu, 11-20-2008 - 10:56pm
That's kinda how I did it. I told him I know that he probably has plans and that I knew we hadn't made any but if he didn't he was more than welcome at my house. If he didn't feel comfortable that is fine, I'm not pushing and I won't get upset, but if he wanted to my door was open. He said all right (not yes but not no) and we left it at that. Thank you for the advice!
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Sun, 11-23-2008 - 4:31pm
I'm looking forward to Thanksgiving this year. Last year was my first since Ex and I split, and my dad died. I felt like I had lost every tradition and everything I held dear. We had always spent it with his family and I remember being so sad when he picked up DD 10 to go there for dinner. After I had a good ole pity party and some poor me time, I realized I had to carry on because no one was going to do it for me. Time and the love of my family are helping to heal alot of things for me and this year I'm ready to get back to traditions and enjoy what is important- the blessings I have in my daughters and family. DD 20 will be in Houston this year with her dad and family. She is coming home for 2 weeks at Christmas! DD 23 and her boyfriend are coming to stay the night with DD10 and I.Our tradition is to make Monkey bread the night before and eat it while watching the parades. Then all my family is coming over for dinner- There will be 9 of us. We all bring something- I'm roasting the turkey and making one of my famous cheesecakes. All good- I'm truly blessed.
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Mon, 11-24-2008 - 10:31pm
This is the time of year to count your blessings. Good to remember the reason.
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