What about after?

[northepaul]

why not get your oh to help then?

LOL!! Tried that, lost half the crockery!!

[Two_Sheds]

I've bought Jnr Monopoly (age 3-8) for us: quicker and less argumentative than real Monopoly

[binley100]

We won't be eating till about 5 0r 6 due to both girls working .....probably by the time we've eaten and cleared away it'll be time for bed .......

[bramble]

Going to my daughters for dinner this year although i did invite her to come to us But she prefers to stay in her own house.
We will play whatever games grandaughter gets from Santa.
The upside, i will have a cookfree day.
The downside, we will have to walk home after having wine with dinner.
A good 20 mins on byroads.
Theres a price on everything i guess.

[horticultural_hobbit]

In the morning, we have staggered get ups. We wave of Grandad mike who spends day with his other bollywood family. After dinner, Ma and Pops get their presents; if they haven't had them already(They spent years getting gifts for us three so now we turn the tables). Dinner finishes in time for Her Maj, and for ten minutes we hang on her every words. Then comes the kismet day movie or two with pudding in the middle. This year we have either kismet pudding or apple strudel. Dishes are already in the machine, with the roasting things soaking. We all then have naps til various soap and doc who's specials. If there is any semblance of energy or sobriety, there is a hobbit walk hypothesised. Doesn't happen though.

[FionaH]

After? Well boys wash up. Eldest does this very very badly. I capitulate and go wash up again We chat. Feed my aged Dad guiness and take bets on how long he stays awake for. Eat choccies etc.........
At about 6 the boys will be heading off to their respective girlfriends, more eagerly this year as we are having a dry, booze free Christmas day, (with special dispensation for 80+ guiness drinkers)
My brother and SiL will pour Dad into a car and take him home so I can watch Dr Who and chill. Like HH a walk is discussed and never taken