Bit of a dialema over christmas

kado · 06-12-2006, 10:53 PM

Its the usual xmas dinner. Its a long story my ex-husband looks after the children because of a medical conditon i have. Theres 5 kids ranging from 6 to 18(who is autisic)He told me yesterday that the cooker had broken down and personaly he has left it to late to get anybody to help him find one b4 the big xmas dinner. We get on reasonably well for the kids sake. Well tonight he said do i want the kids for xmas dinner the trouble i live in a one bedroom flat with a friend and we are having 5 other people over for it. My friend has realy looking forward too it. Any suggestions on what oo do?

Fran · 06-12-2006, 10:57 PM

Perhaps you could have your children instead of the friends? I am sure real friends would understand that your children's happiness at Christmas is the most important thing?

Mags · 06-12-2006, 11:02 PM

That's a difficult one for you Kado

Has you ex had anyone in to have a look at his cooker? It may be something simple that needs renewing. My cooker broke down a few weeks back, someone came out in 5 days to repair it and now it's as good as new....

kado · 06-12-2006, 11:11 PM

I hoped he could stand on his own two feet for this but i think he can he needs a push. I know i could get someone to look at his cooker. I will proberley have the kids. The next problem is do i invite the ex

yola · 06-12-2006, 11:36 PM

For the sake of 'peace on earth at Christmas' I'd invite the ex. But of course it does depend on how good and neutral the relationship between you is . . . after all - a row on Xmas day will help no one.

Let's face it - even if you live in a small flat, just get loads of cushions down on the floor and have a chilled out Xmas lunch - no need for formalities and sitting at the table - the kids will appreciate it and (probably) so will your friends

kado · 06-12-2006, 11:41 PM

that is a realy good idea Yola i am realy think about it.

dandysmom · 06-12-2006, 11:41 PM

Yola's put it very well...a good possible soution!

Sweet · 07-12-2006, 09:11 AM

I hope you can sort it so everyone is happy x

CathyW · 07-12-2006, 11:08 AM

get him to go onto a site called freecycle, and ask if anyones got a cooker they dont want, some ones bound to have one, then just a case of collecting it.

dinahsmum · 07-12-2006, 11:10 AM

Don't stress and don't expect to do a 'Good Housekeeping' christmas - it only works like that in the glossy magazines!
Enjoy it.

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