DD thought we weren't celebrating Xmas!!

[Julia M]

I have had a trip to WDW planned for almost a year. We are going 12/17-12/27. During the past few months, dd has said she doesn't want to miss Xmas at home , and doesn't want to be at WDW for Xmas. Of course, this has upset me, too (I have been planning and planning).

So, tonight, after church, dd again says that she doesn't want to miss Xmas at home. I am trying to patient, and I sit there, clenching my teeth, and dh says to her, "well, Xmas at home won't be the same anyway, since Grandpa and Grandma are visiting Aunt Lisa this year, and won't be home". I then say (in a tightly controlled voice.....I am trying SO hard to be understanding, and NOT snotty and rude), "does it REALLY matter if we celebrate with Grandpa and Grandma on the 25th, or on the 28th or 29th, when we get home? You'll still be opening the same presents, having the same dinner, just a few days later".

So, dd looks at us in amazement, and says, "we're still going to celebrate Xmas? Just later?" I'm saying "of course", and she's like, "okay then, I can't wait to go to Disneyworld, it will be so much fun!".

I guess it's my fault....perhaps I never specifically stated this, or she was just so wound up about it she couldn't hear me if I did.

SO now, everyone is happy!

Julia

 

[Cinderella94]

Glad things worked themselves out!

 

[megan4777]

Kids kill me, too. My DD constantly says things that I can't quite answer. I'm sure you'll have an amazing vacation and your daughter will be happy. Have fun

 

[momx2]

I understand. My 2 DDs do not want to travel at all on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Of course they are just 4 and 7 and "Santa might not be able to find them!"

 

[SheriN]

Momx2, one thing I read about dealing with this issue is 'sending' a letter to Santa saying the kids will be at X this year, could you please deliver presents there. Let the kids know you're sending it, and it should relieve the worries they have that Santa won't be able to find them.