Someone remind me on the 1st of December 2009 ,how crappy Christmas 2008 was so I don't bother making the effort .

[ComeWhineWithMe]

Yes I am been a whiny bitch but I am off to a family boxing day in a while and I may explode if I don't whine here .

My dc are I fear becoming spolit brats well the older three are the younger two are still lovely and happy just that its Xmas ...
they got (not all from us and I did not know most of what family were buying)

A wii

loads of controllers and games for wii

digital camera

robosapien

this is amongst other things and all they did was moan and grump all day my 9 year old going as far as telling me it wasn't like christmas it was rubbish .

My sister turned into a total diva and I am so angery with her I ca't even go into on here right now because I still have to get dressed and my Dad ignored us all and stood in kitchen talking to bil and getting drunk I think he said 2 words to me .

We got home to discover that dp has lost his screwdrivers so could only put together a few toys .

I had a massive rant during cooking dinner when the dc had their tenth row of the day and I found the three eldest fighting over a box of crackers .

I started crying in the bedroom because I can feel SPD starting up again and I look a mess and feel frumpy .

Now I have to go to Grandmas annual boxing day bitchfest party where she will question me about everything ,ask me loudly about anything personal in full earshot of distant relations .She will do the same to them and we will all sit in akward silence , My dad and uncle nobhead will get drunk in the kitchen and try and sneak to the pub while my Mum looks daggers at him and my sister starts a row with mum . My children will turn into hyper beasts and while they look lovely now will fall in a puddle ,walk into mud or dog poo and turn up looking like urchins .
Also my two glamrous sisters will be there and I will be the frump in the corner 'cos nothing fits me no more and I can't straighten my own hair .

This is a very self indulgent whine but really next year when I am busy planning reindeer food and new pyjamas I hope I remember this shitty awful feeling because the only good thing about the last two xmas's were trifle and Dr who.

Ah, you poor thing.
I think the actual day is always a bit of a let down.
So much preparation and work, just for a few hours.

Just break the stress down into manageable bits.

Tell children to hush their moaning, or the presents will go back to the shop.

Ignore irritating sister.

Take straighteners to party, and get other sister to do your hair for you - this will keep you out of grandmothers way.

Get DP to shape up and take the children out, so you can lounge on the sofa for a while.

In fact, throw a complete diva strop so everyone will leave you alone for a while - then open chocolate.

dp taken ds to football but I am quite glad to have a few hours space away from them for a while .

Will ignore irritating sister.

Getting nice other sister to do hair is a good idea .

Dp has told me I am going shopping alone tomorrow for new clothes just for me .

Will eat more chocolates tonight .

sounds like a pretty average kinda family xmas to me.....

write yourself a little letter to be opened next yr, to remind yourself to make sure you have a good xmas next time and sod everyone else

CWWM ,,,,,,

I think Christmas can be totally dismal without games. Everyone who comes here has to play lots of games to prevent any angst. Usually in teams although hide and seek is a solo game.

Also threats of instant removal of christmas presents is incredibly effective at quietening tired and whingy children providing they are in no doubt that you WILL carry the threats out.

For next Christmas, get the dc's to say what they would like to do/happen. Then they only have themselves to blame if it isn't the way they like.

Families cooped up together, expecting wonders and feeling let down when it just doesn't happen. Is there any way you can organise to go somewhere else on next Boxing day, so that you only call in for a quick drink and hello to Grandmas, and then beat a hasty retreat? Bet that's what your Dad and Uncle wish they could do!!

you think that was bad... my bloody trifle didn't even set so I didn't even have that to fall back on

[v pissed off tipping runny trifle into bin emoticon]