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hah - my Mom is incapable of doing low stress.
Found out yesterday my brother in law will come over. He's really funny with family, he moved to the same city as us and Chemguy got some calls to help him out initially - dropping off a deposit cheque, asking for a ridiculous loan for a non-necessity due to his failure to plan which was turned down. When we had Christmases with Chemguy's family he rarely did much in terms of gift exchanges. My favourite was the year where he got one book for the entire family to share 'so we would understand what he does' (work-wise). Some years he wasn't around at all because he would go on snowboarding trips with friends. When he was around he would often go to the basement to be alone. I don't get why, he's social with friends but has been odd with family ever since I have known him. I won't exclude him but I'm ok with gifting reflecting the difference in relationship as well as the timing, especially as Chemguy has pushed me along that way.

My Mom is big on gifts. She got sister in law something and is now running around asking me a bunch of questions about stocking stuffers. I sent her a text this morning about an extra person, but she didn't read it. I told her not to worry about him knowing she would still get chocolates and stuff anyway. She has a big thing about making everything equal and sounded super stressed when I told her I sent her a text this morning informing her he would be coming too.
 
Seelerman mentioned yesterday, after our gathering 'at home' the day before that he feels Christmas is over. It certainly is a big part of our Christmas having friends drop in for an informal time. Seelergirl didn't make it (work ands a cold) but she is feeling better and she's mentioned that to her the Christmas Eve service IS Christmas. For the kids its still probably gifts opening. And for all of us will be gathering round the table at Seelergirls for dinner that evening.
 
Going Christmas shopping with Mom today at the local pharmacy. We're going over to oldest sister Kae's house tonight for her annual family Open House.
 
I'm off to ski today with a friend and our minister. We said we were in need of pastoral care on the ski trails. In thruth our minister is ready for some down time, he works a lot of hours and needs to feed himself too.
 
Spending Christmas morning at home. We'll do lunch with friends and then head north to be with my parents for the next two weeks. Claire has racing camp. I need some adrenaline.
 
Christmas morning will be a Christian morning for me. Gathering together with friends and family to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It'll be a joint worship service, together with the Korean congregation who rents space in our church building. We will sing, clap, pray and rejoice. Potluck lunch to follow. :)
 
Jae said:
Christmas morning will be a Christian morning for me. Gathering together with friends and family to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It'll be a joint worship service, together with the Korean congregation who rents space in our church building. We will sing, clap, pray and rejoice. Potluck lunch to follow. :)
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I'm sure you will enjoy that jae.
 
Christmas eve we will be meeting with Seelergirl and family for the 7:00 oclock family service (our church also does a 4:00 pm children's service and an 11:00 pm communion service - but we don't have any little ones for 4;00 and by 11:00 pm we'll be tucked sung in our beds).
Christmas morning will be quiet - just Seelerman and I checking our stockings to see what Santa has left for us, and exchanging gifts for each other. Then church - either at our joint service with the other big downtown church (they host) or at the little church in our neighbourhood where we used to attend - probably the latter partly because their service is earlier at 10:00 until 11:00 and because, like ours, they are Affirming (vote has passed - a bit of paper work and celebration awaits).
Shortly after noon we will head out to Seelergirl's. The children will arrive from their Dad's and we will enjoy gift opening, then relaxing, maybe a walk in the countryside - weather and ice conditions permitting - and then a Christmas dinner.
Boxing day - sit in the recliner and look at the Christmas tree, old fashion village, or nativity and think about how blessed we are. (maybe a TV movie or a Suduka puzzle - or Santa might have left a jigsaw.
 
(Wasn't quite sure where to post this. Mods, please feel free to move.)

Sad news folks - I'm leaving Wondercafe2 for a while. From early January - mid April 2017, I'm enrolled in an intense online seminary course. I feel that during these months, and even leading up to them, I must focus my forum posting time on that course.

Regrettably, that means you'll all have to do without my insightful wisdom, clever humor, and wonderful stories for this time. I hope that you will all carry on without me. I know it will be hard but I feel that if you all stick together, you can keep going. Be brave my friends. Courage.

This will be my final posting here on Wondercafe2 then until April. Wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas, and the happiest of New Years 2017.
 
Seeler said:
Boxing day - sit in the recliner and look at the Christmas tree, old fashion village, or nativity and think about how blessed we are. (maybe a TV movie or a Suduka puzzle - or Santa might have left a jigsaw.
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Those Christmas themed puzzles are always nice to have around throughout the season! We have been redoing a couple that were new last year.
 
Tabitha - what a great idea to take the minister out and away for some relaxation. I hope the ski ing is enjoyable.

Many ministers find it almost impossible to get away from their parishioners. When we lived on an acreage I invited the local ministers to come out and relax whenever they wanted. A couple became quite regular, I'd come home and find one on the deck, or picking berries. Sometimes they wanted to chat - I guess I was a 'safe' ear as I wasn't part of any congregation. In a small town there really isn't anywhere they can go for some 'time out' except the nearest city (which didn't appeal to them), If they stayed home the phone kept ringing. If they did a chore like banking or grocery shopping they got stopped by people wanting their ear. They seemed to benefit from hanging out with the infamous agnostics!
 
Pinga said:
Might i suggest that the poll isn't of the Spirit of room for all, and ask that the subject be dropped
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I understand where you are coming from Pinga but I am not in favour of this thread being policed like this. Sometimes a little humour helps us to express our frustration with certain behaviours.
 
I agree with P3 and I was one who experienced bad behavior from someone. It is either laugh or cry.

And so the poll made me laugh.
 
Jae said:
(Wasn't quite sure where to post this. Mods, please feel free to move.)

Sad news folks - I'm leaving Wondercafe2 for a while. From early January - mid April 2017, I'm enrolled in an intense online seminary course. I feel that during these months, and even leading up to them, I must focus my forum posting time on that course.

Regrettably, that means you'll all have to do without my insightful wisdom, clever humor, and wonderful stories for this time. I hope that you will all carry on without me. I know it will be hard but I feel that if you all stick together, you can keep going. Be brave my friends. Courage.

This will be my final posting here on Wondercafe2 then until April. Wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas, and the happiest of New Years 2017.
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Have a Happy Birthday and good luck with the course!
 
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