I thought of a couple. Maybe they're kind of lame but I will keep thinking.
1) Have the girls go shopping with you to pick out the brunch and then let them each prepare a part of it. So, you will all be doing something together.
2) For reasons known only to Hollywood, some movies open on Christmas Day. After your yummy brunch why don't you take in a movie? You can be together and not have to talk about stuff. Just enjoy each others company.
3) Do you have any Xmas light displays in Cali? Our local zoo does one and a state park not far from here also. How about taking in some light viewing and then having Hot Chocolate together? Put in an Xmas CD if you are just going to drive around and look at lights.
Try really hard to embrace all the good things about this holiday season. It will take the focus off all the negatives. Smile until your face wants to crack. Force yourself. Your girls need a dose of happiness and laughter. I bet they would laugh their butts off if you showed up to Xmas brunch dressed like Rudolph.
I know. I'm lame. I'll keep thinking.
Great big hugs,
Spitfire
Always do right. This will gratify some people, and astonish the rest. Mark Twain
