abentley Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 So the time has come that my 2 older children will not be here for Christmas. We have been so lucky to have enjoyed as many years together as we have. My DS19 flew home a couple of weeks ago to see his Grandpa before he passed away, and I cannot fly him home again. My DD21 will be having her baby in 2 weeks, and going to the inlaws for the day. HELP!!! I need some fresh new fun ideas! LOL! I think we will go sledding and I buy some new movies to watch, but I want to shake it up instead of missing the older ones! I have bought all new everything for decorations, stockings, EVERYTHING to embrace the changes. Now I just need some ideas on how to spend time on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vsa3janes Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 I'm so sorry you won't all physically be together for Christmas. But it sounds like you are on the right track starting new traditions. You could play family games. Do you have a Wii? My daughter started family game night last week. They invited me and we played Wii Resort. It was a blast. Suddenly it was 8:30 and time had flown by. Everyone had a great time laughing, happy dancing, and challenging each other. Maybe you could go to a shelter and help serve dinner, go to a nursing home and serve Christmas Eve dinner, take small gifts to the residents that don't have family. I have always found helping others makes me forget who I am missing a little less. Whatever you decide I hope you have a wonderful time making new memories. Oh, and congrats on the new grandbaby that will be apart of your family this Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmarose Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 I would go volunteer at a shelter or soup kitchen for the day. I think being able to share the holidays with others would make it a memorable holiday. Then that evening call up the kids and hear about their days. I'm sure it will still be a Merry Christmas either way and it sounds like you have alot to be grateful for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speeddiva Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 How about hosting a Christmas eve party for others in the same situation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allshoppedout Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 How about hosting a Christmas eve party for others in the same situation?Wow that is a great idea!! And I do think she has a super attitude :) and I hope you can still enjoy your holiday very much. I am sure it must be hard. Could you actually "run away" for Xmas.... like to a resort or hotel for 1 night? Put a JINGLE in those new stockings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmarose Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Wow that is a great idea!! And I do think she has a super attitude :) and I hope you can still enjoy your holiday very much. I am sure it must be hard. Could you actually "run away" for Xmas.... like to a resort or hotel for 1 night? Put a JINGLE in those new stockings?Sounds like a reason to take a last minute cruise (okay for me any reason is a reason to cruise)! Are u near a port? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyers12345 Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 I think the OP has younger children also, if I'm not mistaken. What about heading to the movies or something like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogue1230 Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 How bout going old school? Roast some chestnuts? Go Caroling? Local light display? I do also like the idea of helping out at a food pantry, toys for tots, etc. If you have younger children.....I think a soup kitchen where the kids may see some hard on their luck may be a bit too real for young kids.... Sledding is a great idea too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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