Who's going to need a stiff drink ( or 8) to get thru the holiday and why?

[Grumpy's Gal]

Me!

Reason: just some relatives who are highly dramatic, everything's about them, they do no wrong, life isn't fair to them, and I'm just tired of the same BS every holiday.

I don't really drink but if it would help, I could start!

 

[GoofyBaseballMom26]

No family drama.. lucky there! Just tired..

 

[Mizzoufan]

No, we for the most part all get along pretty well. Just wish the day didn't go so darn fast. Plan for it for so long and the day is in a blink.

 

[gillep]

Me! I love spending time with my husband's family, and wish we saw more of one another, but between the long flights CA-NY and back, the holiday expectations, and having all 8 of us together practically non stop for almost a week, a drink or two is most welcome.

 

[TipsyTraveler]

I feel ya, OP! But I'm happy to say those highly dramatic people have been removed from the equation and now the holidays are full of good family and good fun. No need for those stiff drinks -- not that we're going to let that stop us.

 

[clh2]

I really detest Christmas with my family. My only issue this year, the time for our get-together is Christmas Eve morning , and I just think it is wrong to drink before going to church.

 

[low-key]

As I get older the less I like the stiff drink, but I will defiantly need some mind altering substances

 

[Disneylover99]

I love the holidays with my family and the stiff drinks!

 

[Mirielle]

Mind altering substances sound pretty good. My stepson is bringing his in-laws from Russia to our house for DH and me to entertain for a week. He's also bringing his wife, 2 children and his wife's grandmother. I'm tired already.

 

[low-key]

Mind altering substances sound pretty good. My stepson is bringing his in-laws from Russia to our house for DH and me to entertain for a week. He's also bringing his wife, 2 children and his wife's grandmother. I'm tired already.

just say nyet

 

[Micca]

There's no drama here. Everyone will likely have a cocktail or three, but not because of family strife.

 

[Mirielle]

just say nyet

I wish! Actually, the people are wonderful...there just is nothing to do or see here for an entire week.

 

[low-key]

I wish! Actually, the people are wonderful...there just is nothing to do or see here for an entire week.

don't believe it, there sneaky and dirty and will secretly interfere with your food selection

 

[NYCgrrl]

In less than a week we'll be back at DW and I'm weally peeved @ the man's brother who lives in FL. It took him until last week to give us a final headcount but but he's still not sure if it will change. Mind you they have known about this trip since last summer. Now he wants to bring his girlfriend instead of his estranged wife. Knowing the background story between his almost ex and him I get where part of this is coming from but whyyyyyyyyyyyy haven't you asked the girlfriend if she wants to come yet?!? Have you thought about the fact that dining reservations are needed for New Year's Eve? Or are you planning to chow down on Mickey D's to bring in 2018?
Not really earth-shattering but certainly annoying and just one more reason to say "NO" when the man suggests we buy property in his brother's complex, LOL.

 

[Marchand63]

Crap I have to work. Wait can I drink at work.

 

[jevs]

No family drama unless the estranged lot turn up which I highly doubt.

The worst thing for me is having to drive to Melbourne, the traffic can be insane, and driving skills forgotten.

I’ll have to wait until I drive back home to have a stiff drink or 3 though.

 

[Mirielle]

don't believe it, there sneaky and dirty and will secretly interfere with your food selection

You're probably right. Our friends insist they're spies.

 

[Grumpy's Gal]

Crap I have to work. Wait can I drink at work.

Sure, why not??

 

[superme80]

Kids are driving me nuts. I'll take a few stiff drinks.

 

[mummabear]

Kids are driving me nuts. I'll take a few stiff drinks.

We are at the start of an 8 week summer break with the kids....