None of my sons or their families are around Christmas weekend so I suggested we have our Christmas meal together last Sunday. It actually worked out well in that we were all together and we opened presents, pulled crackers and had a traditional meal. Just treated it like it really was Christmas day.
We also changed it up a bit in that each couple was responsible for one course of the meal. And we even did secret Santa's for the grown ups which again cut down everyone’s outlay. The children though still all had presents from everyone and will receive their second instalment from Santa, in-laws and friends next weekend. In the meantime, first week of the school holiday, they’ve got new things to play with.
Practically it worked out really well but I feel a bit in limbo watching everyone rushing around trying to buy the “last minute” things and I know it’s gonna feel very strange this Sunday though as we’ll be on our own for the first time in 42 years!!
PS I might be a week in advance of you all but I’m not starting my new year diet early!
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