Family Gathering: Infant
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Holiday Gathering Woes
Asked by A.M. from Cincinnati
on November 24, 2008
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Hello, my husband and I both come from homes with divorced parents. Each side is remarried and they ALL live near us. Holidays are a nightmare as our families think t...
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- A., Please do not let the demands your family puts on you and yours ruin your holidays. We have been splitting up the holidays for years, but have changed the rules ...
- I am a mother of two married children, one with kids and one that has not started his own family as well. My husband and I began having a family Thanksgiving the week...
- Hi A., I can relate to your situation! My parents are divorced and have been for many many years but still can not seem to be in the same room as each other. My dad i...
Holiday Visits with Family
Asked by B.S. from Odessa
on December 24, 2009
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I would like to get some advice on what we should do. How do you divide up time between parents and in-laws as far as holiday visits? Ever since my brother got marrie...
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- My married son, also, spends more time with his in-laws than with us. While my married daughter's family is closer to us. I know everyone has several choices and oppor...
- Our situation is a little more complicated, we have 2 MIL's & one Step-MIL/FIL to visit so what we started doing is, visit one on Christmas Eve Day/Christmas Eve & MIL...
- My husband, daughter and I live in Texas while the rest of our families live 900 miles away. Each Thanksgiving and Christmas we're there has worked pretty well for us...
Holiday Dilema with Family
Asked by A.S. from Allentown
on October 24, 2010
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My boyfriend and I have been together for abotu 2 1/2 years and just bought a house 2 months ago. Last year we made an agreement that every other year we would switch ...
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- his mom is being unreasonable. Sure, I wish we could spend every christmas eve at my grandma's, but that's not fair to my MIL, so we switch off the same way, if we spe...
- I would tell soon to be hubby that Holidays are now shared. If MIL gets up set, oh well. Time for bf to tell mom that you will not be separated and that your family is...
- Yep, I'm with Laurie, red light and she is already a handful. You need to hold your ground and not let her take over. She will try regardless. She'll just have to shar...
Family gathering...shouldn't Be Suprised That Our Schedule Doesn't Matter
Asked by S.D. from St. Louis
on November 7, 2011
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Hello ladies,
I'm very annoyed...though I know i shouldn't be suprised. My husband's family does our Christmas get-together at the local Holiday Inn. We've done thi...
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- You do have INPUT, give your husband's mother your REGRETS this year. For once, put your foot down and make your OWN holiday plans. Invite the family and friends you ...
- You are being unreasonable. You just aren't being considered. You cannot control another person so don't try. Tell them your family will be unable to make that date...
- To be honest, I think I'd let them be without your family. Maybe they would miss you guys. Maybe you should start your own tradition of having Christmas dinner y...
Holiday Plans
Asked by K.H. from Boston
on December 19, 2010
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Has anyone ever broken from a tradition to start their own? Myhusband and I have 2 children now, and we used to go to his Aunt's house on xmas day- in between my moms...
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- you have to do what works for you. once we had kids we ruled that we only do 1 house a day. sorry if we can't get everyone in on the actual holiday. but anyone is m...
- In the end I do agree with the advice that you have to do what you think is best, I also think that with a small baby, things change and what you decide this year, bec...
- My family's xmas "traditions" flow with the changing situations. One year, I had only three people from my family at my house, because so many of us were pregnant and ...
Disinfecting House for Large Family Gathering After Stomach Flu
Asked by E.C. from St. Louis
on December 24, 2008
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Hello everyone. THe last of the 6 people in my house has got the stomach flu today. I have my side of the family over on Saturday (the 27th) and am concerned about sha...
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- According to my understanding, what most people call stomach flu isn't the flu at all. The flu, which is contageous as an airborn virus that a cough can easily spread...
- Don't forget door knobs and telephones. Good luck!!! B.
- Don't forget to wipe all door knobs, handles and faucets too! Merry Christmas!!
What Should Our Family Do?
Asked by L.E. from Chicago
on August 21, 2010
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I have a family member who is getting married soon. I lost my dear mother earlier this year and she lived with my brother and took care of him. My brother has psych is...
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- My brother is schizophrenic also. Please note that this condition is not the same as dealing with someone who is mentally handicapped. Your brother WILL want alcohol a...
- I vote for taking him to the wedding and not the reception but make sure he is in some of the photos. Then find somewhere else for him after the wedding. A care taker ...
- Why don't you talk to the family member getting married. Let them know that you would love to come, but you have these concerns. See what they have to say about it and...
Special Holiday Ideas
Asked by M.H. from Hartford
on October 29, 2009
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Hello Mamas,
I have seen this in the past & thought I would ask since the season is upon us. What special things do you do for the holidays. We celebrate christmas, b...
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- My son is only 2, but something that I have always wanted to do and plan to do is, before he opens any presents, we are going to start Christmas the way it should be s...
- Make it about tradition. We create Advent Rings and the kids can tear off one by one. Also, Christmas PJ's, they wear the night before. The other thing to remember ...
- So far you have good ideas. But I like to stress that it is giving of yourself (not objects or money). So with my 2 boys (4 yrs and 24 years and married) I have them...
Seeking Recipes for Memorial Day Holiday Cook Out
Asked by T.Q. from Chicago
on May 20, 2008
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I would like to have some ideas of what to cook for the upcoming holiday.
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- Hi T., Are you seeking something to live the lifestyle you want? How about the ICAN make a difference program. If your passionate go to www.icantoo.net/phoffman and g...
- How about BBQ chicken. I just did this on Sunday. I got a bunch of legs, a couple of breasts and threw them on the grill. I used Sweet Baby Rays bbq sauce. It was ch...
- Hi T., I make Jambalaya for our yearly picnic at the FD I used to work for! I used to make it from scratch but lost the recipe :( But almost as good is the Zatarai...
Holiday Highlight Reel....Contributions, Anyone? (JFF)
Asked by D.P. from Pittsburgh
on December 27, 2010
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Ah...the holidays. The in-laws. Gotta love them. (Mostly because I believe it IS illegal in all 50 states to hit them over the head with a 20 lb. sledgehammer!)
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- Oh where does one start? **My beloved grandmother sitting in a chair sans hearing aids, surrounded by family who were talking away to her, as she smiled and nodded,...
- ROFL.... Ahhhh D.! Where's the "like" button!!! Keep them to yourself, it's NOT what I'm looking for here." :D :D :D THIS year: My 29yo sister sitting in a cha...
- I think that is too funny about your father in law. He sounds like quite a charecter. I really enjoyed the look of joy on my 3.5 year old sons face when he opened his ...
