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Originally Posted by Shy Introvert
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Thanks, lol. We don't do it that often anymore. Usually my husbands work gets in the way. He works everyday but Sunday-  He owns his own business, so he could take time off, but he's usually to busy to-
I limit the time my parents spend here to two nights at the most. I say do whatever you want. You shouldn't have to stick to any traditions just to please other people. Maybe you can think of doing something new with your sons for the holidays like having dinner somewhere different like a restaurant if they're up for it, idk.
It's nice to know that I'm not the only person who feels this way-  |
Already Christmas is a day that I don't cook. When I was very young, Christmas was low key, my grandparents lived on a farm. Which means work was everyday. After my mom remarried, my stepgrandmother put on these feasts that were large and family would come in throughout the day. Then we had years when my stepdad was ill.
I do cook a traditional thanksgiving meal with some various family recipes.
My traditions have changed through the years as family members are no longer with us. A couple of times we've gone out for Chinese for Christmas.
I never cared for feeling obligated on holidays, so I don't want to do that to my sons. Meeting at restaurants is an option when they become adults. I'm thinking meeting out of town is a possibility as well. Or they can request a dish for me to make. I don't know what the future holds. I only know that I expect no drama on holidays. And they aren't obligated if other opportunities arise.