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Wednesday, December 20, 2006 11:47 AM

Homesick for the Holidays

by Kathleen

So this is my first Christmas without my fam. Last year, our first as marrieds, was spent at my parents' house, so we decided it was only "fair" to alternate. (actually I caved after I realized how important this was to my DH).

I've finally come to terms with it, but I'm worried that I'm going to be really sad on Christmas morning and missing my cute nephews go crazy as they open presents. (It's just going to be me, my DH and his parents--his sister can't make it home.)

I don't want to be a party pooper, or all lame and sad. I thought about offering to make the special eggs that my dad cooks every Christmas morning (the one time he cooks a year) to make me feel better. But maybe I should start a new tradition with one of these brunch recipes. What do you think? Do you have ideas to make being homesick on Christmas any easier?

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re: Homesick for the Holidays

Make a list of some of the traditions that you are going to miss (like the eggs) and ask DH if you can incorporate some of those into this family gathering. Plan in advance to call your nephews before they open their gifts from you so you can listen in, and enjoy making some new Christmas traditions with your extended family!

Posted by Prairiedog729    Wednesday, December 20, 2006 5:37 PM


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