hi Erin

Just my two cents worth - as someone who is living in South Africa and who's parents are in NZ I would spend this Christmas with my parents in NZ in a heartbeat - even if DH was here working, the joy they would get as grandparents to spend their Grandson's first Christmas with him will be unbelievable and for you to be with your parents and family will be fantastic. I have regretably due to circumstances I have been in spent too many Christmas's away from my family and not enough with them ....I know DH won't be there, if you could celebrate with him prior to you leaving and then head home. Have fun!
Laurin