I was around yesterday, but I spent quite some time trying to plan a nice couple's Xmas for DH and me, given that we'll be alone on the evenings of the 24th and 25th. I think I've found the perfect concept... on the 24th, I'll be home all day and DH will come home at lunchtime. I want the evening to be a surprise... so I'll manage to have everything ready for our romantic meal together. Here's the menu:
Wild mushrooms bechamel with garlic and white wine in pastry shells
Xmas broth
Vegetarian fondue (steamed veggies and tofu dipped in tempura and cooked in oil) with a variety of sauces
Asian salad
Chocolate fondue
It will be easy to have everything ready by the time he comes home, and that way he won't have a clue about what we'll eat for Xmas. I'll probably have fun baking Xmas sugar cookies and dog cookies for the stockings and we'll probably cook most of the following day's meal together (my grandparents will come for Xmas lunch). And we'll play some board games together. All I'll ask him to do will be to carry a small table in front of the fireplace so we can have a candlelight dinner in front of the fireplace and the tree. And after the meal, I'll change into some sexy Xmassy lingerie that I'll try to find this weekend.
:D:DSo yeah, lots of interesting things planned for this weekend. I still have to buy DH a gift or two (small gifts), plus two gifts for my grandparents, plus felt to make extra stockings, plus stuff to put into said stockings. Not to mention that I'll teach a meditation class tomorrow morning and right after that an accountant is coming at our house to give us advice on our personal finances. And I still have to finish the hem of those curtains I sewed on Sunday. And it would also be nice if I found the time to sew two cushions for the living room with leftover fabric. Ah, well... I'll manage!
Angie,
Sorry that your DH's interview was a bit disappointing. But as you said, it,s a good practice and it proves he's still got it because they called him for an interview! :DI hope his good mood lasts throughout the holidays!
How are you sweetheart and when do you stop working for the holidays? Thanks for the info about pictures, I'll try to post something soon... (furbabies)Carolyn,
Boy, must be exciting to have your flights booked for Prague!
Things are really moving and it must feel so much better! *HUGS* I agree with you sweetie, 2009 will be your year! I'll drink to that! Oh and yes, so far so good, I haven't caught anyone's flu or worse... 
Looks like you'll have lots of family time during the Holidays! woohoo! I love when the house is full of people! Mealtimes are much more entertaining that way! becky,
your comments about your nails craked me up! LOL!
I agree with the others! Only YOU knows what's best for you and your baby, and the decision is up to you. There's no way we can predict what will happen in our lives. Sometimes we're extra careful and it's not worth it, and sometimes we avoid disasters. Sometimes we run into it because we took a chance. The most important thing for you is to base your decisions on your instincts, not fear, but your instincts. You know you've been tired and you don't feel like dancing all night. Hey, it's your right and I'm really sorry your colleagues made those insensitive comments. It wasn't fair, and it wasn't their business. It's not like you've chained yourself to your bed in fear that something might happen, so no my dear, you're not silly at all! Heck, I sure wouldn't have been able to boggie all night at that stage, and I would do exactly what you're planning to do. Have fun while you're there, and then leave early without remorse! 
Okay, gotta work a little...
Lol don,t really feel motivated either!Take care lovelies!
Sophie xxox
But I think it's all a question of family tradition and values. My belgian great-grandmother made lace, huge patterns that could fit a door's window... my quebecker grandma embroidered all my father's bedding when he was born... she sews, too. My belgian grandma knows how to knit and crochet... my mother used to knit and crochet a lot too around the time I was born, but she doesn't do that anymore. My father's wife and quebecker grandma both love to have people over for dinner and cook nice meals. When I moved out, I drastically changed the menus, but the pleasure of having people over for dinner and making the house pretty, making my own things too, all that stayed with me. However, I become completely dumb when it comes to administrative stuff, banking stuff, investments, and so on. 
