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<blockquote data-quote="Hound dog" data-source="post: 615733" data-attributes="member: 84"><p>Go pick up some holiday trays......kroger has them.........or make them up yourself. Finger foods. Keep it simple. Anyone has an issue with it, tune them out. A large meal isn't necessary every xmas. This has been sprung on you last minute so don't try to turn it into a "I've had weeks to plan / prepare" deal. Ignore any and all negative comments. </p><p></p><p>MWM is right. Family will create mega drama. But you control whether or not it ruins your holiday pleasure. </p><p></p><p>I got surprised with the news I have the entire family gathering here in just a few hours to bake. People, I've not yet even had time to clean for xmas day! So I had to stay up until 3:30 am wrapping presents so that children wouldn't know what they got from Nana. omg I was counting on having today to clean/shop for food stuffs and tomorrow to finish it up in case I didn't get done (family not arriving until evening). *sigh* I'm not even sure what I'm going to do with Rufus.......who will not only be excited as the children but is huge enough to get into everything during the baking. I'll have to risk him getting out of the yard or lock him into his crate. Fun day for him, not. </p><p></p><p>Don't get me wrong, I love xmas baking. But I'd nixed it due to overtime at work with good reasons, even though a part of me still wanted to do it. That did not mean I wanted "surprised" with it. At least Nichole will arrive in a few mins to help me clean prior to baking........only to clean again after baking......... geez </p><p></p><p>But I'll make the best of it because I'm making memories for 8 children with their Nana.......</p><p></p><p>Good luck, hon. Just keep it simple and easy.</p><p></p><p>(((hugs)))</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hound dog, post: 615733, member: 84"] Go pick up some holiday trays......kroger has them.........or make them up yourself. Finger foods. Keep it simple. Anyone has an issue with it, tune them out. A large meal isn't necessary every xmas. This has been sprung on you last minute so don't try to turn it into a "I've had weeks to plan / prepare" deal. Ignore any and all negative comments. MWM is right. Family will create mega drama. But you control whether or not it ruins your holiday pleasure. I got surprised with the news I have the entire family gathering here in just a few hours to bake. People, I've not yet even had time to clean for xmas day! So I had to stay up until 3:30 am wrapping presents so that children wouldn't know what they got from Nana. omg I was counting on having today to clean/shop for food stuffs and tomorrow to finish it up in case I didn't get done (family not arriving until evening). *sigh* I'm not even sure what I'm going to do with Rufus.......who will not only be excited as the children but is huge enough to get into everything during the baking. I'll have to risk him getting out of the yard or lock him into his crate. Fun day for him, not. Don't get me wrong, I love xmas baking. But I'd nixed it due to overtime at work with good reasons, even though a part of me still wanted to do it. That did not mean I wanted "surprised" with it. At least Nichole will arrive in a few mins to help me clean prior to baking........only to clean again after baking......... geez But I'll make the best of it because I'm making memories for 8 children with their Nana....... Good luck, hon. Just keep it simple and easy. (((hugs))) [/QUOTE]
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