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Siwsan

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Sat Apr 19, 2025, 10:02 AM Apr 19

I don't have to worry about Easter dinner [View all]

The kids are making an Easter lunch and I'm getting chauffeured to and from.

Truth be told, I'm not all that keen on the whole thing but I don't want to disappoint the kids. I have no appetite and when things get too loud (my family can be a bit OTT at these get togethers) my anxiety spikes and muscle spasms in my back start clenching. Well, when the get together is at my house. This is the first holiday dinner I'm not hosting and hosting is pretty work intensive.

I haven't seen my nephew's house, since he's finished renovations so I am excited about that. I'm also wearing my other nephew's Christmas gift.

The changing of the 'guard' for these functions is, perhaps, making me bit wobbly. I have a gigantic fear of feeling useless and becoming dependent.

Stiff upper lip and all that stuff. Since it's a luncheon I should be home in plenty of time to feed the kid cats. My fear is they will sleep all day and aim that stored up energy at me!!

Welp, just got word that my chauffeur (my niece) is on her way. Wish me luck.

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Luck ! nt eppur_se_muova Apr 19 #1
I'll be on a flight to Copenhagen, so no Easter meals. sinkingfeeling Apr 19 #2
Hey, enjoy the family time. It's a nice thing too, to allow the next generation to take over. Like in my family, my SWBTATTReg Apr 19 #3
Enjoy yourself! anciano Apr 19 #4
Have fun. SamKnause Apr 19 #5
Have a great time!!! Srkdqltr Apr 19 #6
Good luck Duncanpup Apr 19 #7
Enjoy being pampered because when you get back home Polly Hennessey Apr 19 #8
Enjoy yourself. LoisB Apr 19 #9
Happy Easter Siwsan 🌷🌷 Enjoy your day 🐣 Clouds Passing Apr 19 #10
Here's hoping... 2naSalit Apr 19 #11
Oh no! Did you get Ralphie's Christmas gift? usonian Apr 19 #12
GOOD LUCK! people Apr 19 #13
Spare me those people trying to stay in control PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 19 #14
Wonderful that you get a break from hosting! SheltieLover Apr 19 #15
You can do it! Faux pas Apr 20 #16
Good luck Siswan. JMCKUSICK Apr 20 #17
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