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Baby’s first Christmas

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Rosiee95 · 16/08/2021 23:13

Hi everybody I’m wanting a bit of advice really. It’s our babies first Christmas this year and obviously both sets of grandparents are going to want to see him. My MIL is slightly overbearing and tends to want to take over when we go round to their house, she means well but gets slightly carried away. She’s started asking about our plans for Christmas already. I’m wanting a quiet Christmas and to see my parents but obviously need to include the in laws too. Our house isn’t huge and don’t really have the room to host both families for Christmas dinner. I’m just wondering what people tend to do at Christmas so that one side isn’t left out. I’d rather have Christmas dinner at my parents but feel like this is going to cause tension with my mother in law. HELP

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WitchWithoutChips · 29/07/2022 16:56

@Belindaaa you might want to start a new thread. This one is about to fill up with responses to the OP from people who don’t notice the date.

RegardingMary · 29/07/2022 16:58

Do they live close?

We've had in laws over Christmas morning before, they've loved watching kids opening presents and then we've had a relaxed breakfast.

Sarah8719 · 29/07/2022 17:24

We do Xmas morning with my in laws. Drive to theirs and open presents, then we go to my parents for Xmas lunch and stay for the rest of the day

MarneyM · 29/07/2022 17:41

I know this is an old thread that has restarted but in your situation @Belindaaa i would spend Christmas on your own. Fair to everyone and doesn’t favour one side of the family over another. There is no way you can fit both families in, even one family, given your numbers, is stressful.

You have time on your side which also gives others time to make their own plans. If I were you I’d be booking a cottage, a distance away, just the right size for your little family, with no space for anyone else. 😊

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