OHbaby! Forums : whats everyone doing for xmas? https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:27:39 +0000 Fri, 22 Dec 2006 19:47:27 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=4888 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[whats everyone doing for xmas? : I have put my foot down this year....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=96194&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#96194 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 4888
Posted: 22 December 2006 at 7:47pm

I have put my foot down this year. DH told his parents if they want to see us (really to see Andrew) they are to come to us. We are going out to my parents place (only out to Aokautere) as their is going to be extended family there, DH's place is just his brother and sister and I can't stand his brother.]]> Fri, 22 Dec 2006 19:47:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=96194&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#96194 <![CDATA[whats everyone doing for xmas? : I think I might Andie - I have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=96190&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#96190 Author: aimeejoy
Subject: 4888
Posted: 22 December 2006 at 7:15pm

I think I might Andie - I have this idea of having both families here for xmas lunch next year, but they both do things so differently I dont know how it would work...]]> Fri, 22 Dec 2006 19:15:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=96190&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#96190 <![CDATA[whats everyone doing for xmas? : We&#039;ll wander off to my family...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=96174&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#96174 Author: Andie
Subject: 4888
Posted: 22 December 2006 at 5:32pm

We'll wander off to my family in the morning (after having waffles at home for brekkie if I'm lucky and Jono gets up and makes them ), then hubby's family in the avo, for the big Christmas feed.  Ella will get to meet all the rellies from the South, from that side of the family, so that's cool, and her aunt who couldn't make it all the way from Wellington to Palmy to meet her before then!    We're off to a fancy-pants BBQ dinner at friend's house after that, which will be great fun.  Fair bit of shifting about on the day but I'm glad we're not hosting it!!  One of these Christmases I'll finally put my foot down about all the running about between both families, but not this year. 

]]> Fri, 22 Dec 2006 17:32:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=96174&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#96174 <![CDATA[whats everyone doing for xmas? : Our christmas morning ususally...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=96152&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#96152 Author: Redbedrock
Subject: 4888
Posted: 22 December 2006 at 4:24pm

Our christmas morning ususally starts off with eating brakfast and talking on MSN to family and firends in UK and opening their presents and watching them do the same, nice for them as they open things on Christmas Eve, then we head to Scorching bay for our traditional dip in the sea, I might not do that this year, i think i have a plausable excuse. then back to the house for nibbly bits with firends and then eventaully we have a BBQ and sit round and blob for a couple of hours. We usually end up talking to the same people in the UK again in the evening to wish them Happy Christmas again.
then to bed to do it all again on Boxing Day, May be not the swim bit. Mum and dad are here this year so it will be a little different, Mum can't get her head round not having turkey or Christmas pud, but then I was the same when we first arrived, but even in Wellington it's too hot (yep in Wellington) for that sort of thing ]]> Fri, 22 Dec 2006 16:24:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=96152&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#96152 <![CDATA[whats everyone doing for xmas? : Only just found this one... Anyway,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=96123&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#96123 Author: aimeejoy
Subject: 4888
Posted: 22 December 2006 at 3:02pm

Only just found this one...

Anyway, in the morning me and Daniel are going to have a yummo cooked breakfast and do the present thing. Then off to Dans aunties for his family lunch. My mum and dad are coming here for tea, if my mum has her way we will be having ham sammies for dinner!

We have got Hannah a swing set, the zoo dvd, a few books, a jewellery box and a few cheapo things for her santa sack.

Hopefully we will just chill out for the weekend and crossing my fingers here that the weather will improve (and the snow will melt off the ranges and it wont be so damn freezing!).]]> Fri, 22 Dec 2006 15:02:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=96123&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#96123 <![CDATA[whats everyone doing for xmas? : hahahahahaha I wonder if anyone...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94828&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94828 Author: nikkitheknitter
Subject: 4888
Posted: 17 December 2006 at 11:53am

hahahahahaha

I wonder if anyone picked up on it on the security cameras?]]> Sun, 17 Dec 2006 11:53:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94828&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94828 <![CDATA[whats everyone doing for xmas? : Hey Nikki, did I tell you my story...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94826&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94826 Author: lizzle
Subject: 4888
Posted: 17 December 2006 at 11:34am

Hey Nikki, did I tell you my story of how Jake peed in the corner of Bond and Bond - oh what fun that was. I haven't gone back since.]]> Sun, 17 Dec 2006 11:34:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94826&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94826 <![CDATA[whats everyone doing for xmas? : Ooo good luck with that one Liz....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94819&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94819 Author: nikkitheknitter
Subject: 4888
Posted: 17 December 2006 at 9:15am

Ooo good luck with that one Liz. haha (Sorry... shouldn't laugh really.)

And yeah, OhBaby will definitely be getting a run down of my lovely christmas experience. We'll see if I manage to get a story to top my much told Boxing Day Races explosion story. Given that we are in the midst of toilet training, it may even have a common theme. Joy.]]> Sun, 17 Dec 2006 09:15:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94819&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94819 <![CDATA[whats everyone doing for xmas? : My rellies descend on me today....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94817&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94817 Author: lizzle
Subject: 4888
Posted: 17 December 2006 at 9:11am

My rellies descend on me today. I'm feeling my back arch already. Love everyone really, but my BIL is the "expert" on EVERYTHING, and I'm waiting for the comment about how we raise the boys. See, I'm getting defensive now and he hasn't even said anything!!! Good thing is they can't come round for the next few days cause Taine has the tummy bug and we don't want his daughter (3 months old) getting it - would NEVER hear the end of it if we did - and I can imagine emergency trips to the hospital (first time parents) - and not to diss first timeers, but he is a slo extremely overprotectve and always knows best.....love him really. ]]> Sun, 17 Dec 2006 09:11:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94817&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94817 <![CDATA[whats everyone doing for xmas? : Nikki I sooo want to hear about...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94809&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94809 Author: Bombshell
Subject: 4888
Posted: 17 December 2006 at 8:57am

Nikki I sooo want to hear about your xmas afterwards!!!LOL

We have xmas at home - we open pressies in the morning...kid in me still which bodes well for when bubs arives as we can carry on our tradition...we used to do a parcel from USA on xmas eve but not sure if it will arrive in time this year...
THen have lunch - will be different as no gma this year...Mum loves to cook and was going to try go to a restaurant but she wont do it! There is just her, me and DH. Ive asked for rolled turkey and trifle!!
Then up to Dhs parents (ugh!) for dinner...they normally do bfast but i flat refused to do it this year.I am not draggin this butt all the way to west akld for nooone that early!!! Bet they do cold ham and BBQ just to spite me!
Then back home and relax....]]> Sun, 17 Dec 2006 08:57:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94809&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94809 <![CDATA[whats everyone doing for xmas? : Phew Becca, I hope the kids keep...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94774&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94774 Author: busymum
Subject: 4888
Posted: 16 December 2006 at 9:03pm

Phew Becca, I hope the kids keep up! ]]> Sat, 16 Dec 2006 21:03:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94774&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94774 <![CDATA[whats everyone doing for xmas? : Nikki, I can come and rescue you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94770&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94770 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 4888
Posted: 16 December 2006 at 7:56pm

Nikki, I can come and rescue you from Pic-town...
]]> Sat, 16 Dec 2006 19:56:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94770&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94770 <![CDATA[whats everyone doing for xmas? : We&#039;re having breakfast here...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94764&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94764 Author: daikini
Subject: 4888
Posted: 16 December 2006 at 4:45pm

We're having breakfast here Christmas Morning, then lunch with my Mum's family at my Nana's place in Tokoroa, and dinner with Nathaniel's family at his brother's place in Tauranga. We're going to stay with Nat's parents Christmas Night, then its off to Katikati Boxing Day for the King Family Christmas at my parents place with Dad's side of the family.

Only my Mum and MIL have seen Xavier, so everyone is looking forward to meeting him - especially my 67yo Nana, who is thrilled to have another great-grandson! ]]> Sat, 16 Dec 2006 16:45:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94764&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94764 <![CDATA[whats everyone doing for xmas? : hay nikki if it gets that bad...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94763&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94763 Author: james
Subject: 4888
Posted: 16 December 2006 at 4:36pm

hay nikki if it gets that bad you and han can run away to our place lol ]]> Sat, 16 Dec 2006 16:36:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94763&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94763 <![CDATA[whats everyone doing for xmas? : the secret santa thing for the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94704&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94704 Author: lizzle
Subject: 4888
Posted: 16 December 2006 at 10:33am

the secret santa thing for the adults is such a good idea. we are doing that as well. It means that we can buy someone a nice present,. rather than buying everyone something from the $2 shop!

I found this awesome paua photo frame for my SIL (I'm her secret santa). i'm just hoping everyone else remembered to get their present. It's pretty stinmk on xmas morning when someone has been forgotten...may have to make some little hints.]]> Sat, 16 Dec 2006 10:33:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94704&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94704 <![CDATA[whats everyone doing for xmas? : lol, sounds good! I arrive in...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94696&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94696 Author: newmum
Subject: 4888
Posted: 16 December 2006 at 9:41am

lol, sounds good! I arrive in Nelson tomorrow evening. I will PM you my details if you like! :)]]> Sat, 16 Dec 2006 09:41:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94696&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94696 <![CDATA[whats everyone doing for xmas? : oh and ana, we could meet up and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94682&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94682 Author: ellabellame
Subject: 4888
Posted: 16 December 2006 at 8:33am

oh and ana, we could meet up and let joey and mikey have a bit of a play together.]]> Sat, 16 Dec 2006 08:33:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94682&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94682 <![CDATA[whats everyone doing for xmas? : we&#039;re all meeting at my sisters...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94679&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94679 Author: ellabellame
Subject: 4888
Posted: 16 December 2006 at 8:09am

we're all meeting at my sisters house.
my brother and his girlfriend are coming over from america with her parents, my sister and her fiance are coming from tauranga and one of my other sister's and her husband are coming over from chch. also, my other 3 sister and their respective partners are coming, my dad's ex-wife and her family will be there and also her mum's coming over from england....wow, we must be really popular, quite afew people are coming from overseas to see us
because there's going to be 23 adults not to mention all the kiddies we're just doing secret santa so it's not so hard on everyone's pockets.
it's gonna be fun!! i haven't seen my whole family together for aaaages, well, not counting my other brother who can't be there.
sorry, it's a bit rambly.
]]> Sat, 16 Dec 2006 08:09:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94679&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94679 <![CDATA[whats everyone doing for xmas? : My Dad, his girlfriend, my sister,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94653&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94653 Author: nikkitheknitter
Subject: 4888
Posted: 15 December 2006 at 10:29pm

My Dad, his girlfriend, my sister, my brother, Hannah and I are all travelling down to Ashburton in Dad's ridiculous house bus type thing.

And if the bus bit isn't bad enough, we are going to stay with my truly senile grandmother who gets reeeeally riled up by Dad (as in within 30 seconds of him arriving at her house) so this christmas is going to be GREAT!

Nah... it might be cool. If all else fails I'll take the bus and run. ]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2006 22:29:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94653&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94653 <![CDATA[whats everyone doing for xmas? : Joey and I fly down to Nelson...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94646&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94646 Author: newmum
Subject: 4888
Posted: 15 December 2006 at 9:55pm

Joey and I fly down to Nelson tomorrow (my mum lives there) - Peter is joining us on the 22nd. There will be 11 adults and Joey for xmas, hehehehehe, guess who will be a spoiled boy this year!!!

Then the 29th we fly off to Germany until the end of Jan. eeeeek ]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2006 21:55:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94646&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94646 <![CDATA[whats everyone doing for xmas? : Good on ya Georgia, I&#039;m sure...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94632&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94632 Author: busymum
Subject: 4888
Posted: 15 December 2006 at 9:25pm

Good on ya Georgia, I'm sure it will work out so much easier at your place with Charlotte's own bed and space etc. I still haven't been brave enough to offer to host yet tho ]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2006 21:25:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94632&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94632 <![CDATA[whats everyone doing for xmas? : We are having Christmas here!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94628&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94628 Author: CuriousG
Subject: 4888
Posted: 15 December 2006 at 9:13pm

We are having Christmas here! (Am I mad??!!)

But I was adamant that if everyone wanted to see Charlotte, we would have to have it at our house, I am not shipping her all over the show for her first Christmas. We have the grandparents and great grandparents coming. Oh, and we are privledged to be sharing it with Jezsika, Cory and Ella too. Cant wait cant wait!!!!

Rather than doing the big roast thing, we decided to have a BBQ and everyone is bringing something. We will still have the traditional puddings tho! It just ain't Christmas without Pav or Trifle!!! YUUUUMMM! ]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2006 21:13:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94628&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94628 <![CDATA[whats everyone doing for xmas? : we are at home thats me ,james...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94617&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94617 Author: james
Subject: 4888
Posted: 15 December 2006 at 8:15pm

we are at home thats me ,james ,mum,dad,my to little (not so little)brothers and pip and hemi just a close fam xmas and i cant wait till dad opens the boys pressy(old fam tradition) and lunch will be roast chicken veges and lots of pudds ummmmmmm ]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2006 20:15:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94617&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94617 <![CDATA[whats everyone doing for xmas? : No plans yet...he he ha ha ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94577&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94577 Author: Roksana
Subject: 4888
Posted: 15 December 2006 at 4:57pm

No plans yet...he he ha ha]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2006 16:57:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94577&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94577 <![CDATA[whats everyone doing for xmas? : We&#039;re having Christmas TOMORROW!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94552&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94552 Author: sparkle
Subject: 4888
Posted: 15 December 2006 at 4:14pm

We're having Christmas TOMORROW! A week early!!! It's not too bad though. We're having christmas dinner at my parents, ham with all the trimmings. Then we swap presents. We do Secret Santa with all 8 adults so it's always fun.

Then DH and I are off on Holiday (beach bach in Whiritoa) on the 22nd till around the 15th. Can't wait!!]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2006 16:14:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94552&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94552 <![CDATA[whats everyone doing for xmas? : mmmmmmm I&#039;m hungry! We...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94533&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94533 Author: busymum
Subject: 4888
Posted: 15 December 2006 at 3:12pm

mmmmmmm I'm hungry!

We still haven't hosted Christmas yet - good on you guys who are doing that! Christmas morning will be just on our own - probably the best part of Christmas lol. So the kids will get a chance to open and play with the things we've got them (bangles, duplo, pull-along shape sorter). Then we'll be off to DH's parents for lunchtime and the afternoon. Sounds like lunch will be BBQ so that MIL can have the day off cooking, at least in part

Then New Year's Day we've committed to going to my parents for Christmas III which will be more traditional type main meal lunch but not too expensive (they are beneficiaries with 7 kids at home), so probably roast chicken and all the veges. Again the afternoon there opening presents etc.

Then after all that we'll probably celebrate New Year as family on the 2nd (the next day) with party poppers, nice dinner and sparkling grape juice for all us 4.]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2006 15:12:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94533&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94533 <![CDATA[whats everyone doing for xmas? : ooooooh typos galore that time,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94508&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94508 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 4888
Posted: 15 December 2006 at 2:13pm

ooooooh typos galore that time, and can't be ar$ed going back and editing...]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2006 14:13:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94508&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94508 <![CDATA[whats everyone doing for xmas? : This year, I am having xmas dinner...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94506&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94506 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 4888
Posted: 15 December 2006 at 2:12pm

This year, I am having xmas dinner here, my mum, dad (if he is well enough to come out of the hospice for the day)a family friend, Rod, me, stepson and Jacob. Can't wait! We don't have a tree up yet, as I think I may have killed Jake by now after being driven nuts by the incessant decoration pulling off. i will put it up this weekend. We got jacob a Lightening mcQueen ride on bike thing, a keyboard, a wheelbarrow with some garden tools, and santa is bringing soem Pj's and a writing thingy. I think his big bro is gettign him a paddling pool, and gran and pop are getting a play tunnel tent for him. We will be eating a Stuffed and seasoned roast pork, cooked on our BBQ spit, Baked ham (mmmmmmmm)roast chicken, new spuds and peas from the garden and baby carrots and a salad. For dessert, pav, brandy snaps, choc mousse, trifle (mmmmmmmmmmmmmm) Fresh marlborough raspberries, strawberries and cherries and maybe soem choccies. Ok, so alot of food for such a small group, but that will do tea and lunch boxing day as well.]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2006 14:12:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94506&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94506 <![CDATA[whats everyone doing for xmas? : We are going to my parents and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94501&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94501 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 4888
Posted: 15 December 2006 at 2:06pm

We are going to my parents and having lunch there with my nana. Even thou it is meant to be at DH's parents we don't want to be there with his brother there so we chose to be with my parents as mum made her mind up with what she was doing well before the MIL did. We have talked about having breakfast at our place with DH's family, I have left that up to him to arrange. Other than that I intend on doing next to nothing being as I feel as big as a house.]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2006 14:06:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94501&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94501 <![CDATA[whats everyone doing for xmas? : I am working this xmas eve, which...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94486&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94486 Author: mum2paris
Subject: 4888
Posted: 15 December 2006 at 1:05pm

I am working this xmas eve, which sucks because both girls are kinda old enough now - especially Paris so i will miss out on the "ooh sant'a coming tonight" kinda thing.. although that means i will also miss the tantys mike will inevitably throw whilst putting together the slide, swing and PAris's bike!! lol (so kinda cancels out really)

Planning to stick at home for the morning and just hang together, thought we might ask mike's parents if they wanted to come but they don't really commit to anything (they don't plan to do things... according to mike..ok whatever) I thought maybe of going somehwere for lunch but most places don't finish lunch sittings til afternoonish unless you go early... that and i put it on mike to do and as yet he still hasn't rung to find out, lolol, everywhere will be booked!

Then just when the kids have hit the grumpy/overstimulated time of the day.. i get to go off to work and leave mike to deal with them. Sucks, just thinking about it. But boxing day we are all going round to mums instead and having a xmas potluck dinner there, which will be nice.

We usually do year about with my sister, but this year was our turn to go up and i can't with work.. which is even more sucky cos i know this year will be hard for her cos she's just left her hsuband and will be on her own for half the day while the kids are at his place.

Edited by mum2paris]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2006 13:05:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94486&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94486 <![CDATA[whats everyone doing for xmas? : Were going up to Warkworth for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94483&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94483 Author: Bubbaloo
Subject: 4888
Posted: 15 December 2006 at 1:01pm

Were going up to Warkworth for 10 days to spend it with my side of the family this year its my turn to spend it with my family. Me and James a flying up on Sunday and my partner is coming up next saturday when he finishes work.

Mums got 21 people coming all family only mum and dad have met James so the rest of the family is really excited. It will be a mixture of traditional and BBQ food don't really know what food were going to have but I'm looking forward to it 'cos I haven't seen the rest of my family for over a year.

I hope it doesn't unsettle him to much 'cos when we get back to Christchurch were moving a couple of weeks later too.

Edited by Danni-chick]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2006 13:01:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94483&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94483 <![CDATA[whats everyone doing for xmas? : We&#039;re off to Wanganui on...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94481&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94481 Author: luna
Subject: 4888
Posted: 15 December 2006 at 12:59pm

We're off to Wanganui on the 23rd or 24th. Will spend Xmas lunch with Andrew's parents (and bro, SIL & nephew) and then dinner with my parents and brother.

Usually hot ham on the menu at his place, and turkey at mine, plus lots of yummy veges (hot & cold) and nice desserts.

Looking forward to seeing Amelia's face with all the pressies ]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:59:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94481&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94481 <![CDATA[whats everyone doing for xmas? : Wow that sounds great Liz,..and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94476&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94476 Author: Kellz
Subject: 4888
Posted: 15 December 2006 at 12:37pm

Wow that sounds great Liz,..and VERY busy!

We are off to my parents house in Auck for 2 weeks on Sun. We will be going to one of my Mum's family things on Christmas Eve, which will be a big casual get-together for as many of mum's family that can make it ( she has 8 older siblings).
On Christmas day there will be a big sit down meal with Dad's side of the family at lunch time, at my uncle and aunty's place. Then we have a casual bbq at mum and dads at night, and catch up with a few friends.
Only my parents, Nana and my bro and my best friend have met Isla so they are all looking forward to meeting her!

Then we will be home a day, then off to stay with DH's family in Gisborne for New Year! ]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:37:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94476&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94476 <![CDATA[whats everyone doing for xmas? : Cold ham, hot chicken, stuffing,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94475&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94475 Author: jax
Subject: 4888
Posted: 15 December 2006 at 12:31pm

Cold ham, hot chicken, stuffing, salad, prawns, pav with cream and strawberries, xmas pud and custard... all at my place this year for a first - makes it easier on us with Erin, so I can put her down in familiar surroundings when she's tired / it's time to sleep. Oh, and it will be just me and DH, my Mum and her partner, and another couple of family friends (husband and wife). ]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:31:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94475&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94475 <![CDATA[whats everyone doing for xmas? : we have Lewis&#039; paretns, brother,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94472&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94472 Author: lizzle
Subject: 4888
Posted: 15 December 2006 at 12:13pm

we have Lewis' paretns, brother, his partner and 3month old, sister, her partner - turning up in the next week. all over for xmas lunch. thankfull ythe unveiling we were supposed to go to was cancelled, so will spend the day realxing and having a good time.

I'm planning to make a gingerbread house and cookies for the tree with Jake. we'll have turkey, chicken, some rarotongan food, trifle, cheesecake, blinis, pancakes - champagne breakfast and everything! yum yum. I am Sooooo excitred about the boys opening their presents.

we got Jake a soccer set, Bob the builder duplo, some cars,

Taine got a incrediblok thing, a little push along wagon, a couple of book

Santa is giving them a crawl through tent and a water slide

Oh, and some balloons. what does everyone else habve planned?]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:13:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=94472&title=whats-everyone-doing-for-xmas#94472