Sadly, I am dreading the fast approaching holidays because it has turned into a giant ordeal. Way too many places to go, way too many things to do, and I really wish it was going to be a lot simpler and more enjoyable. The easy answer would be to just say no to everyone, but unfortunately, that will not work. Brandon and I are completely stressed over our holiday schedule and know that next year, things will definitely have to be different. I do not want Brayden to be drug all over God’s green earth around holiday time.
But that is what we said last year, since we knew we would have a little one.
Granted, Brayden is young and won’t remember this Christmas, BUT I still feel like its important to start these traditions early. I hate running around trying to make everyone happy on Christmas. But how do you say no without hurting anyone’s feelings? It is stressing me out (even though I KNOW better) but I think its going to be high time we said no, and started some traditions of our own.
What are some of your favorite holiday traditions?
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I can't imagine the stress that is causing you, Julie! You poor thing. But I think you're right. And honestly? If people would like to see Brayden? Well…isn't it possible that THEY come to your house to see him? Even if it isn't exactly on Christmas Day? I mean, I kinda think it's only fair…
(HUGS)
I feel the same way you do; I want to have Christmas at our house since we have little man now but hubby says we HAVE to go to his moms…..I want our own traditions to begin but how do you not hurt feelings when you do this?? Let me know if you figure it out
Blog hopped here from Mrs. Lukie. Our first year of marriage was like this – stressful holidays – I hated it! After we had our son we decided that we would just alternate holidays and not push to make deadlines. If we don't get to open all of our gifts with the ENTIRE clan, so be it. If we don't make dinner, but make it for a bite of dessert, so be it! Families (ahem, Grandparents) must realize that we are our ownfamily now, and we'll get there when we get there. After that first year of torment, they finally starting seeing the picture. I do realize that's not always the case, though. "No" is one of the best words you'll ever use in these cases.
Good luck!
(Your son is adorable! My little is turning one in January…*sniff*)