We did Christmas lunch here last year. My first time hosting the big lunch. It went off really well, I was suprised. No running from house to house, everyone came here. I got everyone to bring a dish and we did the roast porks.

This year however, will be a different one. I will have at most a 2 week old baby. Bub is due 10 days before Christmas. Coming late is NOT an option !! I did think briefly about having the lunch here again but quickly dismissed it too. I will not be functional on very minimal sleep, esp those first few weeks.

I am trying desperately to get my shopping all done and then wrapped. I have some of it laybuyed but not enough by a long shot. I don't fancy battling the xmas rush with a huge stomach or a brand new baby.

I will be watching this thread though for some ideas.

Cailin, can you email me those lists please ?? God know's I can use all the help I can get.