Unexpected guests for Christmas

Keeptruckin

So my dinner for tomorrow has gone from 8 to 10. Does anyone else have guests who always invite others?
I'm always of the mindset the more the merrier. But I'm a little annoyed this year. It's always someone who I never will never see again, this year Is a man my gay sister met online, who doesn't know she is gay supposedly, and they have never met in person. I doubt he will even show lol. And my other sister is bringing a work friend.
My parent a have always invited everyone, from the cashier at the grocery store who is new to the city, to potential business partners to the great niece of someone so and so knows. It's just I wanted a quiet family christmas this year. Plus my kid has ASD and will be a bit anxious with new people. And I bought only 8 Christmas crackers lol, I mean I know who cares really but it's little things. Am I dick for feeling this way? I know it will still be nice but I'm overthinking it I guess.

Spin313

That's pretty frustrating and inconsiderate.

DH's family decided not to travel this year, so now we have three last minute additions. It's not a huge deal, except that I already went grocery shopping and bought the ham this morning...if I'd known they were coming, I would have bought a bigger ham!!!

Keeptruckin

Yes, the food issue too! I will have enough but probably no leftovers:)

hillgirl322

No you are not a dick. That would frustrate me to no end! Especially if it's people you will never see again. I'd be more understanding if it was close friends or family. Did your sister ask you first?

At this point I have everything done and ready to go and would prefer not to have to make modifications.

UnofficiallyLO

What?! They've never met and she thought Christmas with your family would be a good time? What if he's a murderer?

Disneygeek77

Yes, I would be mad.  Maybe I'm a jerk but I prefer my holidays to be small intimate gatherings and wouldn't appreciate someone inviting a stranger to our holiday celebration.  Well maybe not stranger is the right word but someone there is little chance I will ever see again. 

Keeptruckin

Yeah, I am thinking this internet stranger is going to be interesting, if he shows. I wish I was joking, but she thinks it will be the safest place and time to meet him lol.

bhuffman

I'd be irritated too, but I am also of the mind, the more the merrier.  I think the more people who come make for a more interesting time.  However, I'd also ask that people contribute to the food situation by bringing an app or dessert or drink.  I'm hosting both sides of our family on Christmas Day which means over 20 people.  I didn't specifically ask, but when someone offered to bring something, I gave them an idea of what I was serving and said anything that went along with the menu...  So, could you maybe do that in the future to help with the food issue?

MesmrEwe

Keeptruckin said:

Yeah, I am thinking this internet stranger is going to be interesting, if he shows. I wish I was joking, but she thinks it will be the safest place and time to meet him lol.

Only if you have a Conceal and Carry permit!!!  WTF!!!!  I'd say "no go - Not at MY EFFING HOUSE ARE YOU INVITING SOME JACKWAGON YOU'VE NEVER MET!!" and be the Grinch!!!!

jag101

@keeptruckn How did the internet stranger play out?

Spin313

@Keeptruckin‌ - Yes! Inquiring minds want t know!

Keeptruckin

Okay I am back lol! So we all were sick Christmas Day, DD and I with a bad cold, my mom with gout, she couldn't walk. So we postponed to the 26th. My one sisters work friend didn't come but my oldest sister's internet friend did. And he was awesome! So I guess some details got left out by my mom, but he is gay so had no designs on my sister. He just came out, he does drag and was completely great! He made Christmas, well Boxing Day, so fun lol! I guess he and my sister just click and are both super interested in working for civil rights and joining some organizations together. But it goes to show, a stranger can make a holiday fabulous lol! He is estranged from family so that is why my sister invited him.

jag101

Awww. That's so nice. And nice of you to open your house to a complete stranger.

Keeptruckin

He showed us video of his show. My Dad was awesome, he asked how long the transformation takes, etc.