My ex and I share custody of our sons, But this year she will have them on Christmas morning.she is bringing them later Christmas day. What can I do?
2006-12-13 19:31:06 · 15 answers · asked by Vince L 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Definitely wait for your children to get there!! They'll love feeling involved with your family
get-togethers. Afterall, Holidays are meant to be celebrated with your family and your Children are your Family.
Happy Holidays and Best Wishes to you and your family!
2006-12-13 19:39:27 · answer #1 · answered by nkkidw040602 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are keeping them overnight you can make the 26th "Christmas Day" so that you have the opportunity to do the whole waking up and being all excited thing. If not you can have the party snacks and eggnog out and ready to go for a welcomed holiday bash when the kids get there! My exhusband had the kids ONE TIME for Christmas Eve so I made the whole thing on Christmas Day "evening" all exciting. They got home and I had made out a "Present map" and had hid the presents all over the house, storage shed and in the yard (trees). The kids had a blast finding all of the creative places Santa had hidden their gifts!
2006-12-13 20:02:21 · answer #2 · answered by just me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes in life we all have to make certain adjustments to fit the situation. Im sure God wont mind when you celebrate Christmas if you wait til your family is together. Also there are no life rules that govern when and where you celebrate holidays, so I seriousily doubt if anyone would object if you guys open presents later in the day. Somethings are just out of our control. Good luck and Merry Christmas
2006-12-13 20:03:47 · answer #3 · answered by Arthur W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son (age-20) has primary custody of his son.
Waiting on court date to finalize the custody.
I feel for you. I am betting next year you have them x-mas morning and she will get them later in the day?
enjoy your boy's. Remember your boys are being shuffled around. They want to enjoy both parents. dont make them feel bad about not being with you on Christmas Morning. Make the day the best you can and enjoy Christmas Day with them.
2006-12-13 19:44:50 · answer #4 · answered by faith♥missouri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I grew up with divorced parents. Our routine with the christmas holiday was this.: Christmas Eve and Christmas day morning with one parent and at 12.00 - 1.00pm over to the other parent for the rest of christmas day and boxing day (ime from UK). Each year they would swap who has us for the chritmas lunch. This worked out well and my brother, sister and i loved it. It was like 2 christmas's each year. (also whoever had us for christmas eve would cook christmas dinner with full works and then on christmas day we had another with the other parent) maybe this would work for you... If not wait for your boys, you don't wanna cause trouble cos in the end it will be you who loses out on time with the boys.
Take care and hope you have a great christmas!
2006-12-13 19:57:50 · answer #5 · answered by Shelly 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My ex and I have done this for years, we switched holidays with the kids. When they come make sure you let them tell you about their celebration at their mom's then have your own celebration and a nice meal. Good luck and Merry Christmas
2006-12-13 22:21:57 · answer #6 · answered by kelsey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spent the rest of Christmas day/night with them and enjoy every minute.
2006-12-13 20:16:02 · answer #7 · answered by ~*~Tessa~*~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make them a good meal or dessert.
Make a good memory for your kids by playing games, etc....
Merry Christmas!
2006-12-13 19:39:12 · answer #8 · answered by Nikki 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just enjoy the hell out of them. Good for you. I hope you all have a GREAT Christmas.
2006-12-13 21:33:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
make it a second christmas morning....set it up just like it would be if it was christmas morning at your house...have them show up in their pajamas...make christmas breakfast...just make it special so they can remember they spent the day with their dad too
2006-12-13 20:01:17 · answer #10 · answered by michele m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋