Christmas Day!

Dimey

I did Christmas dinner in just a microwave one year.
But I've since seen that M&S do a ready meal Christmas dinner that you just have to heat up. They are much nicer than the Birds Eye roast meals. I think Waitrose do them too. Turn them out onto warm plates to make them look nice.

You can heat Christmas pud in the microwave, if you like it.

That makes the cooking part easy. And you can concentrate on the fun part for your son. Making table decorations, Christmas crackers etc.

I actually think you should unwrap your presents together at home and start some of those Christmas traditions that your son can look forward to his whole childhood. There is a thread about Christmas traditions on here. Having Christmas lunch together and relaxing with the TV and games in the afternoon will be lovely. Your son will appreciate the time with you.

Maybe you could invite a friend or one relative to give you a bit of adult company if you feel you need it. Your Nan maybe?

Counting_Pennies_2

Have you been in touch with Homestart yet? I remember someone mentioning it in one of your previous posts.

They often are able to put you in contact with others, so it might not necessarily be Christmas day, but you will be able to start developing a support network for yourself.

If you want a roast, why not buy one of those ready made ones that you heat up in the oven. More time then to spend quality time with one another.

For me the biggest stress is getting the meal cooked. Would quite like a ready meal!

Don't stress too much, a two year old just wants a happy mum

DigForVictory

He's 2. Go easy on yourself!

Sort out what you can both enjoy for food (who says it has to be a Roast?!) fish finger sandwiches, smoked salmon on bagels, nuggets & waffles cooked in the oven - whatever works for you both!

DVDs, yes, but also can you borrow a dog? Go for a walk together? Some reason to get out for a bit of a change of scene.

Don't put pressure on yourself - plan to have fun!

meritaten

you know what wiggy? this is the perfect opportunity for you and son to spend a totally relaxed day together! after the excitement of the 'present opening' you could
a go back to bed
b have a luxury breakfast
c play

then later you have more options
play
have lunch or not!
watch TV
watch DVDs
or play

then dinner
traditional roast which is going to stress you out or
your favourite meal which you usually only have as a treat?

after
nap!
laze about watching Cbeebies
DVD
walk

Tea
go mad!
fave ice cream!
Strawberries and cream
Bananas and custard

Supper
Toooooo Stuffffed!
takeaway!
whatever your favourite supper is.

Tuck the little one into bed then relax.

I envy you in a way - I HAVE to follow a 'formula' which has become a tradition and I don't even like it!

MadDogWoman_2

Have you tried your DS on chicken leg/wing as I find chicken breast dry and much prefer the leg and wings?

We don't do turkey, waste of money for 3 of us, we have roast chicken with the rest of the traditional trimmings.

I make an alternative dessert as none of us like Xmas Pud either.

Our day is:
Open presents Father Christmas left in DD's pillow case
Downstairs to open other gifts
Bacon/sausage buttie - depending on preference
Church
Quick trip to see Grandparents whilst out
Soup and bread for lunch
I spend the afternoon finishing off the meal
Sit down to eat about 5.30pm

My DD prefers the meal spread out over 2 dinner and tea as she doesn't get overfaced.

We visit all my husband's family a few days before Christmas

Weather permitting on Boxing Day we go to Southport Beach for a walk.

red_devil

We have a traditional christmas meal, we then plate up another meal for later in the week, very mse. Went out for dinner once but it is not as nice as homemade and nothing left over.

markdebby

MDW, I like your choices for the day. It's nice to go to church on Xmas day as you may not be a church goer any other time. There is usually carol singing etc which makes it very xmasly.

ska_lover

I think with your lack of cooking facilities, perhaps you could purchase a ready cooked chicken from tesco?

I agree with others, xmas day dinner should be your favorite, not a roast just because tradition says so. Roast dinners arent my favorites

poppycracker

My family had sausages and mash for christmas dinner, from when we were very young (Mum dropped the turkey on the floor one year and swore she wasn't cooking one every again!). Now its just me and DH, we have chicken, with mash and roasted veg. Neither of us likes turkey particularly. I have never understood the 'hold' families have over each other at christmas. I suppose I am lucky in that my parents have never made any demands on me about it. DH isn't particularly close to his father and step mother and my parents live at seperate ends of the country to each other (and me) so we have no-one else to worry about on the day.

OP, its you and your son. Celebrate how you like and enjoy yourself. Thats what Christmas is all about after all. There is no point stressing yourself out over it as he will pick up on it and will not enjoy the day either. Hope you have a very happy Christmas the two of you

sassyblue

How about a Christmas Eve tradition too to make it all the more magical for your LO? I've seen a Christmas Eve box I'm going to do for mine this year, it has Xmas pj's, DVD and some snacks for eating during the film, it could 'arrive' with his stocking to hang up that night too, whatever you want. Me and hubby have Christmas pj's this year too!

Good luck wiggywoo, I'm sure you'll have an amazing time with your little one.