Family Gathering
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Need Awesome Recipe Idea for Family Meal
Asked by J.C. from Lubbock
on December 9, 2008
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This will be my second Christmas with my new in-laws and their very large family. My sister-in-law (married into the family as I have) will be making her "famous" Gre...
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- This recipe tastes great and is super easy to make: I have this Chicken Pesto Pasta that I make and it is super easy to make and tastes like it came straight from a...
- I went to a potluck for a business meeting and one of the girls made Harvst Salad. It was amazing. I made it for Thanksgiving and I am going ot make it for Christmas...
- My favorite family recipe can be found here: http://burbmom.net/?p=629. We like to serve it in big bowls with a "taco topping bar" in pretty dishes...cheese, sour cr...
Announcing Baby to Husband and Family on Christmas?
Asked by J.D. from Denver
on December 20, 2008
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I just found out I'm pregnant with my second (just 4 weeks) and I have 2 questions for you all. First, would you wait until Christmas to tell your husband (best gift e...
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- My husband's mom knew before he did and he didn't mind at all. That being said I would have your husband open one gift Christmas Eve, maybe a picture of your daughter ...
- I always told everyone when I found out, because even if I lost the baby, I knew I would want my family's support and not want it to be a secret. Everyone is different...
- As for telling your hubby I would do it in private for the two of you... the picture idea is great and the big sister shirt is even better! I plan on doing that when a...
Son Wanting a Kitten/cat Extended Family Is Allergic
Asked by S.C. from Detroit
on February 15, 2010
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So, My son really wants a cat (we have tried asking him about a dog and he DOES NOT want one) there is a few concerns on my part..My sister (who visits maybe twice a ...
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- She's being unreasonable! WE have two cats and I have a cat allergy, with no problems. Because I keep our carpets vacuumed, hard floors clean, the cats brushed and cle...
- I'm a cat person, and allergic, but I have cats. One thing I found that helps is to keep the cats bathed regularly. It cuts down on their allergens. Also, keep the cat...
- My stepmother is highly allergic to most animals and other allergens, and has SEVERE asthma. However, she managed to visit us for a couple of hours. We have two inside...
Seeking Advice on a Very Sensitive Family Issue
Asked by T.G. from Yuba City
on January 24, 2009
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In August of 2006, I lost my little brother to a boating accident involving a drunk driver. He was 39. He had a wife (who was definitely his soul-mate) and two gorge...
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- My suggestion would be to take one afternoon and visit your sis-in-law and two nieces and see if there is anyway other than sending gifts to them. It is very normal t...
- I am sorry for your loss. I'm thinking that your sister in law is grieving her husband's loss and trying move on - in our opinion incorrectly so, but this is how she...
- Dear T., I am so sorry for you and your family over the loss of your brother. I honestly do not know why this dynamic takes place after someone passes away. In the s...
How Do You Handle the Holidays Splitting Time with Family??
Asked by 3.B. from Cleveland
on September 2, 2010
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I know the holidays are a ways off, but I start stressing months ahead every year lol.
Both my and my husbands families are local. Every year for thanksgiving we s...
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- I go as many places as I can and fit in what I can and then what's done is done. Not everyone can be happy and I did the best I can so that makes me...not so happy eit...
- For Christmas day we rotate families each year. My husbands family gets the even years and my family gets the odd years. When we have X-mas day with my husbands side...
- Wow! Do I understand your pain. We used to have this same problem every year. Finally, 3 years ago I put my foot down and my husband went along with the plan. We do...
Moving the Family Parties to My House, Not My Moms
Asked by F.H. from Phoenix
on September 21, 2010
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Hi Moms, Some background: I'm an only child, my mom is my only immediate family (besides hubby and kids) that is still living. When I was growing up, we all went to m...
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- First of all, I have definately been there! You started a bad tradition because it wasn't realistic to keep it going so you will have a tougher time breaking the cycl...
- Go there for xmas eve. to open a couple of presents from her and tell her that you will be celebrating xmas at home, as well and she can come if she wants too or somet...
- Been there. We decided that we weren't going to make my son leave the house on Christmas, so we now have Christmas day at our house, and they are welcome to come. We...
Husband's Lack of Family Activity-Is This Normal?
Asked by K.J. from Nashville
on August 30, 2010
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Hi, Mommas! I have a question about something that has been bothering for some time now. My husband never does anything with me and my daughter. On the rare occasio...
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- I would say something deeper is going on with him. Was he not ready to become a daddy? Is he resentful of how the baby has taken you away from his entire attention? ...
- The two of you sound very different. Was he like this before you got married? If he was, and you ignored it or expected him to change, you know that won't work, but ...
- You are not expecting too much. It sounds to me like he is addicted to the computer games.
Anyone Else Feel Very Reluctant to Start New Extended Family Traditions?
Asked by A.D. from Minneapolis
on November 25, 2012
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I live about a 4 hour drive from my hometown all of my family still lives there, though my parents are divorced. My DH's parents are divorced, and all of his family li...
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- Our family reunion is always the first weekend in June, after the first full week. It is always the same time frame so that everyone who has to book flights can do so ...
- I agree with you. Now, some of us are planners by nature, (me included) and I am sure this is their way of showing you that they definitely want to spend time with you...
- I would think picking a weekend every year would actually relieve stress. Families don't have to make multiple phone calls every year trying to figure out which weeke...
Seeking Advice on Whether or Not to Cancel Thanksgiving Dinner with Family
Asked by N.P. from Wichita
on November 17, 2012
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Should I cancel Thanksgiving dinner with my extended family? I'm so exhausted of being the "neutral" one in the family. We can't have dinner at one home because so an...
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- If family/people can't check their feuds at the door - then don't invite them in. Make your holidays into something YOU enjoy - and everybody else can do as they plea...
- I would cancel the family thing. I would postpone my thanksgiving dinner until Friday night. Not sure I would want to do an all nighter on a full belly of Turkey. ...
- Sheesh. Your extended family can't handle itself well because of drama, and can't handle non-family either? Because there's been no history of drama yet and the agoniz...
Anxious About Upcoming post-Thanksgiving Extended Family Event
Asked by D.H. from New York
on November 5, 2008
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Update: Grandma was informed that dialysis center is closed that Thursday. This is going to get really interesting!!!
Hello all. My family is planning a get-together ...
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- You know it's ok to tell them up front that your house is going to be a drama free zone for Thanksgiving. You might even post a sign on the door that says "entering a ...
- Hi D.~ I was in a marriage that seemed to be a carbon copy of your SIL/Bro. I have to tell you, though, since I was told a condition I had (still have, just less ser...
- I'd simply explain to them that you are having thanksgiving on Thursday and have other plans for Friday so you can't make it. Tell your husband if he's like to go, fee...
