Feeling bad about nephews visit

Today is my Granddaughter’s 8th birthday. My daughter, her husband and both children have just been to see us. They sat on dining chairs in the garden, covered by blankets, hugging hot water bottles and drank a coffee. We agreed this was a Christmas Eve we’ll never forget. Do I feel guilty? Not for a minute. Do I feel sad? Absolutely.

I did the same with my son. He stood halfway along the garden path. But everyone in my family are sticking to the rules to stay safe

I know exactly how you feel. My grandson, his wife and 3 great grandchildren have just brought presents for me, and I gave them their presents on the doorstep. The girls are 11 and 8 and understand, but the little boy is 3 and he came up the drive singing Merry Christmas with the present , and as they were leaving he ran back and hugged me round my legs, I felt so sad that I couldn't give him a cuddle.

My sister,BiL and nephew are planning to "pop on" Xmas morning, which I don't feel comfortable with. My DH has offered to be the Grinch and say they can't come in!

My DS came round to exchange presents this afternoon. We stood at opposite ends of the drive. It was freezing and heartbreaking not to ask him in or at least have a hug. It won’t be for ever.

Our double garage is attached to our kitchen. I made up a makeshift lounge I scrubbed the outside furniture and laid it out. I sprayed the garage and left the garage door up. My son felt comfortable and stayed an hour. I hope I havent put him at risk. Reading this I'm worried now. We were a good 2 metres apart and in coats as the door stayed up.

We've had no one inside since March apart from HCPs

Damn.....I knew I had forgotten something......I didn’t disinfect my partner at least 3 times and leave him in the porch for 72 hours.......honestly.....

Haha Miss Chateline....you're right we need a bit of humour !!