Remudamom Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 You know, what are the ones that you claim, you run, you're the boss, you're planning the whole dadgum show and whoever doesn't like it can durn well leave?? We never go to my family's for Christmas or Thanksgiving, they live too far away. And dh's family has to come here if they want to see us those days. Why??? Because we have children, and because I'm the best cook. Aunt Terry gets the 4th. I'm willing to concede Labor Day to grandma. I like to host on Memorial Day, but I'm not so bossy then. I think when I'm old(er) and a grandma (oh please PLEASE let me be a grandma) I'll let the children tell me what to do, and I'll make up my own holiday to cook what I want and do as I please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alenee Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 With three kids and a limited budget, we rarely get back home. It's 700 miles away and have to stay in a hotel to go. The fam comes here once or twice a year so I get ALL of the holidays! lol! I'm the best cook anyway....*snicker* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Most of them. Like Carli, we're too far away from family to see them on every holiday. I get Thanksgiving and sometimes Christmas (if people feel like travelling that particular year). Mom and dad always get New Years. I have 6 siblings living in: Mi, VA, TN, and MI. So, really there're no arguements about holidays! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayle in Guatemala Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Absolutely all of them now that we live in another country! In some ways it's a little hard. But, all in all, I love that we don't have the pressure to be running hither and yon each holiday to make everyone else happy. It's nice. We do what we want how we want. Last Christmas we didn't even get out of our pjs all day. It was fabulous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaid Dad Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 We live far enough away from our families that we go to them rather than having them come to us. The only time we run the show is dd's birthday (which is a national holiday, at least according to her!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Lynx Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 but I've lost all of them. Too many people, too much flexibility is required. I gave up. However, our family celebrates some holidays that our extended family and friends do not, so those are mine, all mine!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy loves Bud Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Christmas and the 4th of July are all mine. Christmas because the children are young and it's our turn to make memories with them. The 4th because 1) it's always been that way and 2) I now have a child whose birthday is July 4th. I end up with lots of the other holidays by default. I had to give up Thanksgiving to my MIL, because she just bought her first house *ever* in 2005. It was her dream to have her family sit around her dining room table for a holiday meal, and she's never had that happen her entire life until now. But I do make a Thanksgiving meal *my way* at some other time - I have to have cornbread dressing at least once during the holidays! I think when I'm old(er) and a grandma (oh please PLEASE let me be a grandma) I'll let the children tell me what to do, and I'll make up my own holiday to cook what I want and do as I please. I plan to do the same thing - fabulous idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philothea Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 We've pretty much alienated ourselves from the rest of the family by being homeschoolers and not letting our kids watch tv... oh then there are my b-i-l's nasty insults, so we have most holidays here alone. Sometimes we go to Ohio for Christmas or Thanksgiving to be with my family, that's probably gone now too, since my parents just divorced this month. All of you with loving, supportive families, count your blessings! We would love to have mothing more than a great extended family, it's definately difficult to go without that love and support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy loves Bud Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 I understand. My parents died in 2000 and 2001. It would be nice for them to know my children and my children to know their grandparents. But we make the best of what our situation is, and try to make the happiest memories for our kids, so I'm sure your children won't remember your ugly BIL, or any drama between your parents because they have a mom who worked to give them wonderful memories of their own home. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamagistra Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 I think when I'm old(er) and a grandma (oh please PLEASE let me be a grandma) I'll let the children tell me what to do, and I'll make up my own holiday to cook what I want and do as I please. LOL I love this idea! Please let us know on which date we may celebrate Remudaday! :lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qs3 Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Mine is definitely Thanksgiving. I don't care about the other holidays. Anything goes. But, for some reason, it doesn't matter where we live or who comes, I just *love* preparing our "special" Thanksgiving recipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 I'll make up my own holiday to cook what I want and do as I please. My mom sometimes does this, lol. Many years, she'll do Christmas dinner in July (or August) -- where she makes the turkey, all the trimmings, etc... That way, we can really enjoy the meal as a treat (vs. when it is just one of many big meals & treats during the busy holiday season). Hmmm. Wonder if she'll do it sometime this summer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peek a Boo Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 The only holiday I'm REALLY picky about having Specific Things Happen is Easter, but even that I can flex [somewhat] with ;) Second would be Xmas. then T-day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 All of them. We live an ocean away from anyone we are related to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Pretty much all of them since we do not have family around and we do not travel for holidays. I love doing it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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