Lozmk1 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 sorry,I just have to tell someone, my parents are coming home for christmas!! It will be 5 years since we spent a christmas together and its almost 2 years since i'v seen my mum as they live in spain! im SOOOOOO looking forward to it its our 1st xmas in our new home, the first time i'll have cooked a xmas dinner and im doing it for 7 people OMG!! but i dont care! im so happy! so much to think about and do and buy eep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenanne Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Hurray! That'll be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 How exciting Why don't you pop over to the All things Nice board and ask for some suggestions on what you can do in advance so you have time to spend with your parents rather than spending all day in the kitchen ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 How lovely that is and you will be fine cooking for 7 - same as for 2 but a bit more!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Have a lovely time. We have just had a couple of lovely family get togethers Cooking for 7 is fine, just plan ahead and prepare in advance and get others to set tables do dishes etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 How lovely for you. Christmas is extra special when you can spend it with your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Oh thats so nice, we can tell how excited you are. Its lovely being able to spend time together. Thats the important bit to remember, especially if things go pear shaped in the kitchen I'm sure it will all be fine though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Great news! I agree with everyone else - prepare in advance and enjoy the day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Great news - you'll have a wonderful time I'll be seeing my Mum as well this Christmas - first time in about 15 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henriette Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 How really nice for you. Christmas is such a fun time when the family is together. You will be fine cooking for seven. As someone already said, just make sure you plan in advance and make plenty of lists If you are doing a traditional Christmas meal, most can be prepared in advance. I expect your Mum will want to help too... You must be so excited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozmk1 Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 aww lesley thats really cool hope you have a lovely time!! thanks everyone for all the lovely comments, im so giddy, im gonna cheat i think and prep all my veg xmas day morning, stick everything in water in bowls in the fridge so it stays fresh gotta buy industrial sized serving dishes though cos "Ooops, word censored!"ody has a small appetite haha. im a lover of lists so there will be lists of lists of things to do and stuff to buy and what have you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 You know M&S and others do really prepared prewashed veg - would save on one job If you're not used to cooking for 7 then take a good look in M&S and waitrose and others to see where you can make it easier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Fab news! Families just have to be together at Christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 That sounds great. Family Christmas' are fab! Good luck with cooking for 7, it's not too hard-you just need to cook a lot of food! (There's 6 of us, but 7 now Vikki's married!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henriette Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Great news - you'll have a wonderful time I'll be seeing my Mum as well this Christmas - first time in about 15 years Only just read this - you must be over the moon Lesley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
