I would’ve happily taken the boys to a Thanksgiving buffet at an area casino, we’ve done that on occasion, but the end result would be that I’d have very little time actually with the boys, because they would not want to get together until then, and they would want to go to their mom‘s house immediately afterwards. Taking the effort to cook the dinner, have movies, I get them more willing to spend the entire day with me at my house.
This year we’re deviating from tradition and serving roasted domestic duck for the main course, along with the usual sides (potatoes/gravy, corn casserole, stuffing, cranberry sauce, rolls and butter).
It’s our first try at duck, fingers are crossed.