Essentially just that, DB announced yesterday evening, rather blasé about it, he’s no longer joining us for Christmas Eve or Boxing Day. Both of which we have catered for and he’s a big guy so is counted at 2-3 in terms of portioning serving sizes.
He’s single, in his 20’s and living with parents, both of whom are coming. We had done the shop yesterday morning and bought quite a few items we wouldn’t have had we thought him not coming. I wouldn’t have cared a jot if he didn’t come had he told us in advance but the evening of the 23rd feels a ridiculous point at which to pull out. There’s no reason other than he wants to chill at home.
DH is very put out and thinks it’s really rude, it certainly wouldn’t happen in his family as they plan Christmas in October. My family are more chilled out but DB can take this to the extreme and DM seems to agree that everyone should be able to change their mind to the very last minute … but also everyone should be adequately catered for if they do decide to turn up.