Image via weheartitEntertaining guests and decorating when it comes to parties is something I love doing. So when we decided to have Christmas lunch at our place this year (to make things easier with Sophie as we’ll be going out at night) I was excited at the prospect of the pretty table and traditional Christmas lunch I’d be able to plan and prepare. With only six of us, I thought doing so would be easy.
Unfortunately, this isn’t the case when you throw a newborn into the mix and a stay in hospital for Mummy and bub two weeks before Christmas. I’ve been very disappointed that unfortunately I haven’t the time or energy to do all that I was hoping to do this year. Wrapping my presents prettily and baking things like Christmas biscuits hasn’t happened. However, I've now accepted our position this year and know in my heart that the important thing is that we’ll be spending Christmas with our family. I also can't wait to share in all the excitement of Grace really being able to appreciate this time of year and all the fun that goes with it.
I hope you and your loved ones all have a wonderful Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.
None of the decorating and so on matters Amanda, so long as you can spend the day with family. Grace is going to have a great time, you'll have so much joy seeing her so happy.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes to you all x
All that matters is that everyone is healthy. Enjoy the special day with your family Amanda and enjoy watching Grace unwrap her presents. Merry Christmas to you and your family and best wishes for 2012. ;-)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your christmas day Amanda with your gorgeous girls, I miss my boys being so small. Grace will be so excited, two more sleeps.x
ReplyDeleteOh Sweetheart. Just catching up on your news. I'm so proud of you for realising things have to be different this year. Just "go with it" for the moment, Lovely. It will all be splendid. You already have your two most precious presents in your darling girls. J x
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear you have been in hospital - hope you are all okay. Wishing you a very lovely christmas and a happy peaceful new year!
ReplyDeleteRachie xo
I can understand if you're a bit disappointed, I always enjoy planning things out in my head and getting excited about all the little bits and bobs I'll do to make the day extra special. But I guess it's just this one yr that will be a lot simpler than you'd normally do and I'm sure you and your family will enjoy it just as much as if you had been able to put lots and lots of time into it. Just seeing Gracie get excited and knowing that this is Sophie's first Christmas will be so satisfying and make it such a happy occasion for all. I hope you'll take lots of photos of Christmas day of your two gorgeous girls for us to see. And enjoy this special time of yr together my dear!
ReplyDeleteBig hugs as always,
Jxoxox
Hi Amanda, I am sure all eyes will be on your two gorgeous girls. No one will notice anything else other than the food. I hope you have a lovely relaxed Christmas and I hope Santa brings you the gift of sleep.
ReplyDeleteI agree that spending time with loved ones is all that matters :)
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Christmas Amanda.
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You are home, you are together, you are loved, you are lucky indeed. Merry, merry Christmas, Amanda. x
ReplyDeleteHi Amanda,
ReplyDeleteI totally understand your disappointment. But I'm glad you've come to accept that this year you can't do it all. Your focus is on your baby and your family, where it should be. You'll enjoy Christmas a little differently this year, and then there's always next year for baking and entertaining. I hope everyone is well now. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Claudia
enjoy the day whatever comes because you are blessed and loved by everyone around you. One more sleep Gracie!!! Happy christmas Amanda. Jane x
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you are taking it easy and you can do all that next year Amanda! That's the beauty of Christmas isn't it. I hope you have a wonderful one. Merry Christmas
ReplyDeleteJane xxx
Merry Christmas Amanda, enjoy this special time and Sophie's first Christmas. I'm sure you will have a wonderful day :) Those extra bits n bobs don't really matter xx
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and your family Amanda. I'm sure you'll have a beautiful day! And I hope life gets a bit easier for you all. x
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and your family!!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas Amanda. I'm sure you will have a wonderful time even if it isn't exactly what you planned. I didn't get lots of the 'stuff' done that I wanted to so I understand your disappointment - at least you have good excuses! Enjoy this time with Grace - it is so exciting at this age.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your Christmas and those gorgeous sweet girls of yours. There will be many more Christmases for prettily wrapped presents ... ! I hope you get to relax and have lots of wonderful moments with your family. Wishing you the most wonderful Christmas, Amanda ~ xx
ReplyDeleteThere's always next year,relax and enjoy time with your family,have a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteGosh! You deserve a medal for hosting Christmas lunch with a newborn in the house. You'll have plenty of Christmases ahead to do the pretty things and probably with the help of your two beautiful daughters. Merry Christmas and enjoy. xx
ReplyDeleteIt will be just as magical, ENJOY! Thank you ever so much for sharing so we could all enjoy! I am so glad I found your special place here. I will follow on my way out so as I would love to visit again. I hope you will find the time to come visit my place and do the same. I look forward to engaging and supporting your blog in the New Year. Cheers SpecialK XoXo
ReplyDeleteI hope your Christmas lunch went well Amanda. I look forward to following you throughout 2012 xoxo
ReplyDeleteAmanda, there'll be plenty more Christmas Days when you will have all the time in the world to have things "just so". I'm amazed you've been able to do as much as you have with a tiny bub to look after as well.
ReplyDeleteRelax, put your feet up and put some music on. Chill baby
Take care and have a wonderful New Year!!
Lesley
I know exactly how you feel, so hard to give up the thoughts of a perfect overthetop Christmas and settle for a perfect relaxed doesn't matter about the pretty wrapping, lack of gingerbread house etc type Christmas. Looking back though, glad I didn't overdo it and fall in a heap before even opening the pressies! Hope all is well with Sophie now, poor darl!
ReplyDeleteAnd Happy New Year - all the best for your growing family! Much happiness, healthiness and fun x