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What are
your plans for the Christmas holiday? Will you have family over to your house
or will you visit relatives? For the past five or six years relatives come to
my house for Christmas dinner.
The
relatives have to come to expect fun and games that exceed the laughter of year
before. Below is an ode to family members everywhere.Everybody was stirring, even my spouse.
Stockings to stuff, foods to bake,
Sweet Potato pie, even a cake.
The relatives were coming for
Christmas dinner,
Games they’ll expect with everyone a
winner.
Granny will come expecting kids to
hug,
Cousins will come looking for someone
to bug.
Brother will expect lots of food,
But volunteer to bring pop…really
dude?
Uncle will visit- eat then nap,
Comfy on the sofa in his baseball
cap.
The big day arrived, everything was
ready,
But all the kids wanted was a plate
of spaghetti.
Out in the driveway there arose such
a clatter,
I ran from the house to see what was
the matter.
Uncle Joe, Aunt Lue and little baby
Norm,
Playing in the snow and honking a
horn.
“Come on inside,” I yelled from the
door.
They ran right in leaving snow on the
floor.
Everyone was ready for Holiday cheer,
Giving thanks for relatives far and
near.
The night ended with hugs and smiles,
The relatives left and drove for
miles.
We watched as the last car drove out
of sight,
Merry Christmas to all and to all a
good night.
Whether you are visiting relatives or
they are coming to you, here are a few tips to make it through:
1. Have a pot luck dinner, don’t try to
do everything yourself.
2. No need for fine china, use paper
products, they’re easy for cleanup.
3. Plan a few easy/fun games – card games,
dominoes, singing competition (finish the lyrics to a Christmas song).
What are your tips for a stress free
visit with relatives or when having relatives visit you?
Angela, when my family visits, they already know not to expect too much from me. ;)
ReplyDeleteThat's ok, as long as they know (-:
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