Reply #52: I've been thinking about your situation and had a little fantasy...

[Rhiannon12866]

(I often had those while dealing with my mother and her evil spawn...):grr:

I know that your plans are made, but, if it was me, I'd want to be surrounded with as many kindred spirits as possible, for support. I'd invite my entire family to be there, cooking and reminiscing and having a hell of a time. She can't take on all of you at once...;)

As for the dinner, I'd make it as religious as possible. Too bad that little MB won't be there, since you could light the last candle of your Advent wreath, have her open the final door on her Advent calendar, and pass around Communion wafers. We used to do that and I'm not sure where my mother got the wafers, but they are a Polish tradition. You break off a piece and make a nice wish for the New Year...:D

If you'd like, I could drop by, and bring both crazy little Jack and gigantic Charlie... They're both extremely friendly...:rofl: