From Slate Magazine · Arionne Nettles · · 1m 10s
Husband's Thanksgiving Tradition Ends
New mom questions husband's promise to help with Thanksgiving hosting after baby's arrival.
In brief
New mom questions husband's promise to help with Thanksgiving hosting after baby's arrival. A new mother asks if she can skip hosting Thanksgiving with her husband's extended family due to his history of not helping with cleanup. Originally reported by Slate Magazine.
Hosting Strain
My husband Jake’s extended family of cousins, kids, siblings, nieces, nephews, and parents always gather at our home for Thanksgiving.
Cleanup Failure
Jake has promised to help with cleanup but never follows through, leaving me to manage the house after the holiday.
Baby's Arrival
I now have a 6-month-old baby and cannot cook for 20 people and handle cleanup without Jake’s help.
Husband's Promise
Jake has repeatedly promised to help with cleanup but has never kept his word, making me distrust his commitment.
Escape Plan
I plan to sneak off with the baby to my sister’s house the night before Thanksgiving to avoid hosting.
Sister's Support
My sister would likely welcome me and my baby, letting me take a break without worrying about hosting duties.
Husband's Role
Jake can either join me at my sister’s house or stay home to host the family dinner without me.
The essence
A new mother asks if she can skip hosting Thanksgiving with her husband's extended family due to his history of not helping with cleanup.
