Highs: H's BFF gave us a check for the exact amount we wanted from him in rent over the next three months as a Christmas present! We were going to have the conversation with him after Christmas (his busy season at work), so this was totally unprovoked. A win win!
Lows: The buche de noel recipe I made from Bon Appetit was a disaster (wrong pan size listed, poor instructions). Luckily everything ended up tasting okay, but it was a bit of a mess.
Highs: h got me a really thoughtful gift, and it didn't need to be expensive - all new matching kitchen tools.
Lows: ILs insisting on opening presents over FaceTime at a very specific time, and early for us, so they could go to the movies, and then opening the presents FROM us before that. WTF. If you only care about the kid, just tell us that. I hate opening over FaceTime.
Love of my life baby boy born 11/11. One and done not by choice; 3 years of TTC yielded 4 MMC and 2 CPs, through 4 IUIs and 2 IVFs. Focusing on making the world a better place instead...and running.
High: Everyone got along at H's family Christmas! That's a first.
Low: H's mom asked at dinner if she could come stay the night at our house and we couldn't say no. She was driving us a little nuts and then H and I had a (small) fight about it. It was kind of a bummer way to end a great Christmas. But overall, not a big deal.
Highs: Dinner with DS and unrelated to Christmas, but I think I have nailed down plans for H's 40th.
Lows: We missed H tremendously. I can never decide which is worse--going to my in-laws or not going! Also, I did not cook enough of the champagne down, so my cranberry sauce tasted of alcohol.
Highs: H's BFF gave us a check for the exact amount we wanted from him in rent over the next three months as a Christmas present! We were going to have the conversation with him after Christmas (his busy season at work), so this was totally unprovoked. A win win!
That's perfect!
High: pretty much everything (see Merry Christmas thread)
Low: doggy insom needs to go to the vet. I think he might be dealing with something serious.
High: we had a really great day with DD, she was so cute and happy and excited about everything.
Low: I decided to brine my turkey this year for the first time. DH splurged on a fancy free range bird. Usually I cook my turkey in an oven bag and it turns out awesome. This time I spent all this extra effort brining overnight and cooked it exactly according to the directions (I had a kit). Took it out of the oven, checked the temperature in three spots, it was 170... Great. Let it rest a bit, cut into it and it was still pink on the inside! Back in the oven for another half hour and still quite pink. The internet says cooked turkey can remain pink, but nobody wants to eat pink poultry. I was really annoyed and upset. Next year I'm using a bag!
Post by winnieandwine on Dec 26, 2015 12:28:19 GMT -5
Highs: Uninterrupted time with my H, siblings, cousins, and nieces/nephew. I had a moment on Christmas Eve -- I was out taking Winnie for a quick potty walk and I could see H through the window washing dishes and cleaning up after dinner. My heart felt so full.
Lows: see my thread full of complaints. Merry grinchmas!
High: My dad gave us a big check. Like, we can get new windows kind of check. This is huge, as I was worried we wouldn't be able to do it this year and they are very high priority.
Low: Due to the FIL situation, H had to leave after breakfast so I spent Christmas alone. I tried the whole fake it till you make it thing, but it really just sucked. A lot. But I know his was way worse I just want to go kick rocks.
I seriously wish I could give you new ILs for Christmas Mushe . Poppy , glad you all at least got along! sfy , um, not cooking off champagne doesn't sound like a problem to me dellabear , you have my empathy on cooking issues. I am also going back to what I know! winnieandwine, glad you got some time with your siblings et al even if your dad's place was a bust!
Woke up with my niece snuggling next to me; went for a run; spent the morning going to church with the family; got in an airplane for two very smooth flights; had a bit too much to drink in the LA airport but made a ton of new friends on my layover; sat next to the daughter of a legendary former professor in my department for the last leg home; and was greeted by DH and my puppy at the airport at midnight.
The only low was saying goodbye to my mom. Leaving always sucks.
Highs: Very quiet, laid back with just H and the cats. Lovely warm weather so we did some home maintenance and spent extra time outside. Facetimed with the niece and nephew today and will catch up with parents too.
Lows: None, but I do have to visit Wal-Mart and the grocery store today and I figure both will be packed.
As I grow older (and probably partially due to not having kids and living far from family), I am not as big on Christmas. The best part is having over a week off work to sleep in and be incredibly lazy.
Liking for all the highs, hugs to those of you had really low lows.
High: it was just a really fun day and I laughed a lot. Our Christmas is big (38 people), and it was just a lot of happy chaos
Low: My dad is an alcoholic and got particularly falling down drunk this year, and then Irish goodbyed. I assume he didn't kill himself or anyone else on the 30 minute drive home, but I'm too mentally exhausted to deal after 34 years of this.
High: DDs first Christmas (not that she had any clue, but nice for the adults) and meeting my brothers new girlfriend! She seems nice. I'm happy for him.
Lows: I got my first PP period on Chriatmas morning. Of course. Oh well at least I got 20 total months off.
RockNVoll, sometimes I opt out of Christmas with my in-laws. We all stayed home one year and DH was nearly in tears :-|, so I suggested that he always go no matter what. Some years, I go, some years I don't. I was going every other year for a while, but I went in both 2013 and 2014, so I was more than over it. This year, DS decided to stay home also. We will go next year. I'm already not looking forward to it lol.
Oh my goodness, scm1011. That's so hard to deal with! We are super worried about my parents' drinking too. It's awful being the adult child in these situations.
Love of my life baby boy born 11/11. One and done not by choice; 3 years of TTC yielded 4 MMC and 2 CPs, through 4 IUIs and 2 IVFs. Focusing on making the world a better place instead...and running.
Oh my goodness, scm1011 . That's so hard to deal with! We are super worried about my parents' drinking too. It's awful being the adult child in these situations.
I'm sorry you deal with it, too. Hugs. DH and I are drinkers, but we live in the city so driving isn't an issue (nor do we ever get falling down drunk). It's awkward because he doesn't listen to me when I try to stop him from driving when he's plastered, and it ends up causing a scene. I just don't have the heart to call the cops on him even though I know I probably should.
Oh my goodness, scm1011 . That's so hard to deal with! We are super worried about my parents' drinking too. It's awful being the adult child in these situations.
I'm sorry you deal with it, too. Hugs. DH and I are drinkers, but we live in the city so driving isn't an issue (nor do we ever get falling down drunk). It's awkward because he doesn't listen to me when I try to stop him from driving when he's plastered, and it ends up causing a scene. I just don't have the heart to call the cops on him even though I know I probably should.
Ughhhhh, I totally understand. My parents live in the country, and it's terrifying for us when they visit here and then go home the same day.
Love of my life baby boy born 11/11. One and done not by choice; 3 years of TTC yielded 4 MMC and 2 CPs, through 4 IUIs and 2 IVFs. Focusing on making the world a better place instead...and running.
Post by spunkarella on Dec 26, 2015 19:36:21 GMT -5
Highs: seeing H really enjoy the gift I picked out, spending a lot of quality time with my healthy grandfather today
Lows: everything to do with my sick grandfather. I saw him Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. He is so, so sick. It's incredibly hard to know what to do (interventions or hospice). My poor aunts are so drained from taking care of him, and I just feel helpless.
My highs: having a somewhat lazy start to Christmas morning. Opening the gifts H and I have to one another and realizing that this is our last one as a duo.
What's the normal amount of time for wanting houseguests to go back to where they came from? How long should family spend at another family's house for Christmas? How can an impatient and prone to frustration person develop patience and a zen attitude in a span of 4 minutes? How was MIL able to fit so many crappy decor items in her suitcase? How much longer will I be able to hide out upstairs in the master bedroom while they watch some crappy football game?
These are the questions I am currently pondering...