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Posted by Minnie_TX (My Page) on Thu, Nov 18, 04 at 21:10
| Has retirement changed how you handle the holidays? Do you still do the big meal or do you travel to the other families now and let them take care of all the traditional things? |
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RE: The Holidays
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| I gave my eldest my dining room table, the good china, & the silver. It was only after she accepted them that she realized that she was now the only one who had the means to do the entertaining. Pretty crafty eh? |
RE: The Holidays
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Oh Dear! I did the same thing, gave DS and DIL all the traditional Thanksgiiving stuff, we all lived pretty close to each other - then they packed up and moved to Idaho and left the rest of us cope without all the accouterments - but we manage.
My oldest DD and I live on the same property - no travel time there, and we fix a feast, but not necessarily Turkey, and my other DD and her Family spend the day with her in Laws.
The older I get, the more I think there are blessings in having a small family |
RE: The Holidays
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| This will be our first year alone and most won't believe it, we don't mind. We do wish it could be different, but it doesn't upset us at all. Because of recent events regarding his children, our Christmases with them has ended....by our choice. They will be very shocked when their dad doesn't call with an invitation, maybe the shock treatment will teach them that there is a limit to what they can get away with and still be wanted. My sis or her daughter always asks us to come to their house, but my husband's memory is failing rapidly now and he had rather be at home. |
RE: The Holidays
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| Sometimes it's very difficult to make those family decisions. Maybe this is the time in your life to just concentrate on you (and DH) Let the others adjust to what is going on in your life. I miss making the big dinner etc with family around the table sisters and nephews but those times have changed. I'm glad everyone is doing their own thing now. Many Turkey Hugs!!! |
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