Pregnant right now? What r u doing 4 Christmas?

Question

I am 35 weeks pregnant and won't be able to see family this Christmas as everyone is out of state. I did do a Thanksgiving dinner with the full works including several appetizers and dessert. I just don't think I can do it again for Christmas and New Years. Yet, I do want to do something special. Anyone else out there in this same situation? What are you doing? Or anyone who can offer advice. Going out to dinner is not an option. I have two little ones and a husband who won't agree to fast food or pizza. Thanks.

Answer 1

My husband is in the army and this will be the yet another year where family lives to far away to visit for holidays. Even if my husband was able to take leave during the holidays, we arent able to afford it at this time. The 3 years prior to this we were in Germany....so im beginning to think of all kinds of new things each year for us to do to kind of take away that homesick feeling. Now that we have children and are expecting another, its a little easier but still miss family. We decided to begin our own family traditions, like making the biggest feast for thanksgiving even though it was only us and our 2 year old twins. Cooking our own meals is fun for us, we do everything together and this year let the twins "help" the best they could. Also an idea if you dont want to go all out with just you and your hubby and children, pick a favorite meal and prepare that insted of a traditional meal. If your kids are old enough, have them pick the dinner menu for christmas, even if its mac n cheese, could be fun for you all. Good luck. I dont know if i helped much, but i know what its like to be away from family year after year. Try to have a very merry christmas anyway and again good luck!

Answer 2

Grocery stores often sell prepared Christmas dinners you can buy. If you guys are up for something a little different, you could do make-your-own tacos. Just put out bowls of meat, beans, cheese, salsa, etc, and everyone makes what they want.

Another idea- here's a great and easy roast recipe. Put a roast in a crock pot. You want a crock pot that is much bigger than the roast because you'll put in veggies later. Put water in to cover the roast and put in a packet of onion soup mix. Let it cook overnight (the longer the better. I usually start it 20 hours before we're going to eat it). About 3 hours before you're going to eat, add cut-up potatoes and carrots. This is a favorite in my family.

Answer 3

Another option to going out would be to check with one of those places that does meals and then delivers them. Sorry I can't remember the name of any of them.. maybe someone else answering knows the names.. anyways they have full menus and they cook the meals etc etc and deliver them or you can pick them up and eat them or stick it in the fridge to cook the next day. Otherwise I just wouldn't worry about doing anything special for dinner-- make something that's easy for you to put together and let cook all day... like a ham or chicken or chili or spaghettie sauce...
At our house on christmas we always do a breakfeast instead of a big dinner.. and we just have eggs and we cook Kilbasa and french toast and potatoes etc etc whatever anyone else feels like pitching in and doing. =)

Answer 4

Do you have a crock pot? Just cook a roast if you do! It's really easy...just put the crock pot on low and go about your business! It will be cooking without you having to do anything! Just be sure and stir it every hour or so! And you could heat up some rolls to go with it! It may not be a traditional Christmas meal, but it'll get the job done! Hope that helps...

Answer 5

have your husband cook a meal.

well how about ordering a meal from like boston market, or a supermarket. u can put in an order and then christmas eve pick it up and on christmas day warm it up.

u can also have a big christmas breakfast instead of a big dinner.

Answer 6

From what you reported that relations is what I call dreamers. I somewhat have in guidelines like those. maximum of those plans are needs and maximum in all possibility received't take position. Its a way for them to sense appropriate, and to keep you curious about their needs. you stay with your dad and mom, for sure they could be able to go back visit, see you later as they have reservations on the nearest motel. the abode isn't your to ask all people to stay. there is your out. yet do not assume them to take position. seem ahead on your infant and your husband coming abode, go away the drama the position it belongs...with your in-guidelines. wish the homecoming is all you want it to be.

Answer 7

Grocery store prepared dinner or hubby and kids make dinner while mommy puts her feet up and rests.