Posted by Mike (WA) on December 24, 2012 at 08:59:59 from (69.10.199.107):
In Reply to: Christmas ponderings posted by Erik Ks farmer on December 24, 2012 at 06:32:06:
I know what you mean. My sisters and I (and our families) always get together for Christmas, but its generally the Saturday after the 25th, because we've all got kids and grandkids of our own to spend Christmas with. Even that's getting harder- one of my sons moved 4 hours away for work last summer, so they won't be coming over this year (and his inlaws came up from Texas for the holidays)- but we had Christmas with them 2 weeks ago.
You just have to improvise, and be flexible, to get everybody together. My wife is a wizard at that- she can always "negotiate" a time, and then puts on a huge dinner. She welcomes any help, but is willing and able to do the whole thing herself, cheerfully, if need be. She's determined to keep the traditions going, and we're the ones with the big enough house (and cooking skills) to make it happen.
Merry Christmas to all! Be glad for whatever family celebrations you can have, and don't let the absence of some spoil it. Remember, your kids inlaws are pulling at them too, and take the choices they make gracefully. By being disagreeable, you make their choice easier next time, if you get my drift.
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