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EX H asked DC to Christmas before I did

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Time4change2018 · 29/10/2021 13:01

ExH & GF have 'got in first' & asked our 2 adult DC for Christmas dinner. I didn't ask or mention it yet possibly assuming they'd be with me. We split a number of years ago but family only sold this year. Until now plus covid Christmas was with me in family home - wake as family, breakfast etc then go to my family for big dinner, boxing day football usually either at match or my family watching on TV. ExH has said to both he'd like to see them on Christmas Day & have dinner with them - he said now both parents in new homes it's time for some new traditions maybe including their gf/bf if they want. DC thinks it's a reasonable idea but I think are wanting my blessing, they don't mind GF, her house is close enough to go over after breakfast.
Ex also pointed out I have a big family I see each Christmas & he doesn't. He would be with GF family if not seeing DC & appears to get along very well.
I'm sad because I really want my Christmas as normal with DC around all day. If I say I'd really want as normal I think they'll say to to him - but AIBU given he's asked etc
Help me feel more generous of spirit
DC early 20's 1 in uni other working away from home town - I don't know how many more Christmases I'll get just us before they move, travel, have family etc

OP posts:
Redglitter · 01/11/2021 18:13

Why not just have one DC visit each? And then the one you don’t see Xmas day, you have for dinner on Boxing Day

And what happens if they have partners, presumably if Christmas Day is earmarked for spending it with their Dad, the chances are they'll be going to their partners family on Boxing Day. And as pp said they'll probably want to see their sibling.

The OP didn't offer any concessions all the years she had Christmas she just needs to accept its their Dads turn this year

I honestly don't see the big deal about absolutely having to see people on Christmas Day. My brother & I both work for the emergency services and its rare for us both to be off Christmas Day. The past few years I've spent part of the day with my Mum and we've had our family Christmas Day on the 27th or 28th. This year we're doing it on Boxing Day. Believe me it's no less special. As my brother always says Christmas time is what's important, not just Christmas Day. So long as you spend time together the date honestly isn't the be all & end all

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