well here we are, christmas eve eve and if your anything like me - you have some last minute shopping, wrapping & baking to do. but if you're not doing any of those things, help a pal out!
( if you know my number, i pay well & i can use all the help i can get! )
with all the hustle and bustle we tend to forget what we really are in store for come "gathering time". the holidays bring about this family reunion vibe and sadly it can be a hindrance on the celebrations! here's how to curb your scrooge'isms and be merry instead!
yuck, don't like the food?
how could you - i don't do seafood personally. and it's italian tradition to eat 7 fishes on christmas eve! my family is gracious enough to offer pasta and chicken in place of that but some other houses may not be so kind.... so EAT before you go to any function. even if its a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. keep yourself full, you'll be less cranky that way too!
and another reason to keep yourself full, is if you plan to drink...
don't be a LUSH!
sure a glass or two is fine and dandy but the last thing any family function needs is you teaching your cousins beer pong, or telling them where the gifts really came from! be mindful of your slurring tongue. if you're not driving and plan to be tipsy, drink a water in between every cocktail, we don't need puke on the presents!
be our guest.
...well our helpful, clean up after yourself, make yourself at home but never come into my home empty handed - guest! sure homemade is better, but the thought will always count! do show up with at least a dessert or bottle of wine for the hostess. and yes, even if they tell you not to bring something! if there are children, be the cool cousin - head to the dollar store, get a bunch of coloring books and some crayons and let them go crazy!
lets play 20 questions.
the next scenario is going to happen, and i hate to say i saved the best for last but if needed - read this then practice your speech in the car on the way there!
in an inquisitive, shrilling but caring voice - either one of your aunts or your grandma are bound to ask you these following questions:
"are you still with that boyfriend of yours / are you engaged yet" / "you looked like you gained weight"/ "when are ya gonna have a baby" / "did ya get that damn promotion yet"
LISTEN UP! all of the answers to the above will be - quick, painless, basic AND answered with a smile. the more information and details the deeper the hole! so remember the golden rule, keep it simple!
i come from a very big family ( parents are divorced, moms remarried and all 3 parents come from a family of 5 kids +) however i am really looking forward to the reunion, its been too long that i've seen my loved ones! but the older i get the more stress i begin to feel at these sorts of events! all the details and did i forget somethings just flutter my head! quite franly i need to be at the mall RIGHT NOW doing more of my last minutes, ahh just another part of the holiday survival kit! maybe this wont be the case for you, BUT it could be. so if that is the case, stay strong and avoid eye contact on the tough questions!
wishing you all a wonderful and happy holiday with your loved ones! :) . <3
PS. thank you for all the love and support on this blog, i'm gracious beyond words.
soon we'll be coming up on one year and will be making a very big announcement and hoping to spread the "good word" like wild fire! <3
