Now that we've got an itty bitty baby, we're doing a few things differently:
- Christmas dinner is just lasagna and salad, rather than something inventive and elaborate with lots of courses.
- My wrapping quality has gone way down - I just shoved some presents into a gift bag - I didn't even bother with tissue paper.
- We're not killing ourselves to go to tons of different houses - family can come here if they want to see us.
How has having a baby changed the way you celebrate the holidays?
GOLD / squash / 13464 posts
Well we are hosting this year because our family is a flight away. We obviously couldn't fly with M so they came to us. Since there are lots of hands we will do a typical dinner for us (beef tenderloin, mashed potatoes and spanikopita). But my wrapping quality is way down. And I did 100% of my shopping online which is very unusual for me.
cantaloupe / 6630 posts
My wrapping quality is way down too! We're planning to do a full roast Xmas dinner, although whether that will happen I don't know.
pomelo / 5298 posts
Both of our families are several states away, so it means spending Christmas with whoever is willing to travel to us. This year that means a very small Christmas at home.
Also impacting our ability to travel is a new job in our family that doesn't allow for any vacation during November or December.
pomegranate / 3225 posts
Everything is about As many relatives as possible seeing LO! Exhausting for all involved.
GOLD / wonderful coffee bean / 18478 posts
We actually do a lot more now bc we want to create traditions for our own little family.
hostess / wonderful watermelon / 39513 posts
I hope I'm not pregnant next Christmas...I want more energy to decorate and be jolly!
honeydew / 7687 posts
It means I am twice as tired!! I did all wrapping and shopping this summer and I'm glad otherwise no one would've gotten anything this year. It's all I could do to coordinate what to bring for the baby let alone pack presents, I'm glad everyone let me distribute and store way early.
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