My husband and I were just figuring out the holiday season and how much it is going to cost us. We struggle during all the other months of the year, but the holidays just make it impossible. I know we could be worse off than we are, but the stress of it still hits us pretty hard.
I thought it would be a good idea to host thanksgiving this year; even though we live in a 1100 sq. ft. apartment. My reasoning was we could get the holiday over with in one day, instead of having to drive to 2 different locations on different days.
My parents are divorced and the past few thanksgivings we haven't gotten together with my dads side of the family; we do on Christmas though. So I only have my moms side of the family, which includes my mom, step-dad, brother, and grandma; only 4 people. My husbands side has a bit more; his sister has produced 4 children with 3 different dads. There is a 21 year old son who is now in a relationship and has a baby of his own, a 17 year old daughter whom we don't even know will show cuz she's always at her boyfriends, a 7 year old son, and a 2 year old son. What's sad is our 2 year old gets along better with their 7 year old because he's so far advanced and their children are so far behind.
Let's just say it is going to be one interesting Thanksgiving in our cozy little apartment. How are we going to all fit?!?!?!
The other question I have is, it's my home so can I get away with not saying grace because we are agnostic? Everyone who is coming over is Christian. Is there a way to not pray, but not offend my guests?
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