Just not feeling it this Christmas

[FairyStepMummy]

I just feel the need to put it out there that I really can't face it this year. 😩

I am so behind - tons of cooking still to do. In laws and my own family coming, none of whose company I relish.... Usually I at least enjoy cooking and entertaining, even if I have to ignore the fact that I don't really like my guests... I get into the "Domestic Goddess" vibe and relish my skill and creativity in the kitchen but this year I honestly can't be bothered.

Maybe after so many years the novelty has just worn off?🙄

Anyone else relate?

Very much me. It's been a rubbish year one way or another. dh and I had a big row yesterday, we never row ever. Dd1 has been horrible lately and I don't even feel much like being around her (she is 19 and knows it all apparently). The step kids have also been grabby and unpleasant lately, and dh and I are at our wits end with them. Nothing we ever do is good enough.
Dh and dd have their birthdays on Boxing Day and both are miserable every year without fail as nothing they want to do on their birthday is open.
I just can't be arsed with any of it. I usually love it. I just want to get in bed and stay there.

Yes. No particular reason why - just tired and a bit bored with it all.

Yes, separated after a 32 year relationship (my choice) and massively not feeling it. To the point where we don't even have Christmas decorations up, and I haven't bought one single present. The boiler has gone which will be £3,600 in the new year. Both showers are leaking. Can't get anyone to come and look but know that will be more expense. Ex has quit his job and is contributing nothing. So really cba to waste money on pointless tat that no-one wants anyway.

Yeah me. Similar to piscofrisco, son has birthday and nothing is open on Boxing Day. I know we're lucky to have family but we are having people just 'pop in' for days beforehand dropping off birthday presents as well as Christmas presents. Then on Boxing Day when I would just love to have a day just with my immediate family everyone visits again as it's son's birthday.

Honestly it's the worst thing having a birthday between Christmas eve and Boxing Day. If I had my time again I wouldn't ttc in March!! It's just exhausting putting on another show to make it a bit less crap to have his birthday then when I would love to just chill.

Isn't there a German phrase for 'I'm feeling visited enough '.

A little bit.

I'm cooking for everyone, adult DC, partners, elderly parents and siblings. And I just feel a bit 'meh' about the whole thing.

I quite fancy just going away next year with DH and having some peace and quiet. I don't feel like hosting everyone, which we always do - and they all love. It's hard work and boring for me.