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Accommodating out of down guests before and after shower

tiffmatttiffmatt member
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I've very excited that my shower is coming up this weekend, but also a little stressed.  As soon as the date was set I booked a flight to bring my mom out (not seen her since December).  When we found out that an out of town friend would be coming up from Kansas City (three hours away) my in-laws offered to let her and her son stay with them.  This was a great relief as I would like some quiet time here and there with my mom and our house isn't very large to allow for many guests.  Well on Monday night my DH tells me that one of his friends is coming up with his oldest daughter (mom and youngeset can't make it) so the guys can hang out and his DD can go to the shower.  My husband was so excited that he offered to let them stay with us. 

I feel very blessed that we have friends who are close enough that they would drive up to celebrate with us I am not sure how to accomidate everyone.  I am having a big dinner at my house Friday night so everyone can get to together (12 of us, FX that the weather holds out and we can use the patio table), shower is on Saturday afternoon, and we planned on all going to the zoo Sunday morning before lunch.  I am at a loss on what to for everyone after the shower through Sunday morning.  Do I again make sure that there is a good meal for everyone Saturday night and Sunday morning?  Do I still have everyone over at my house (this includes my sis, her kids, and the in-laws)? 

Even though my in-laws are letting the friend and her son stay with them I feel that we should spend as much time together as possibel since she is coming up to see DH and I.  When she is included I need to include the in-laws.  Since my mom is in town my sis and her kids will be included.  I feel overwhelmed.  Any tips on making it through the weekend without too much stress?  While my sister is hosting the shower I am generally the hostess when my mom is out, so I feel pressure to take care of anyone.  ~Ok, deep breath~  Thank you to those who stuck with me through this. 

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Re: Accommodating out of down guests before and after shower

  • PrimRoseMamaPrimRoseMama member
    Go with the flow. Do your best.


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  • EastCoastBrideEastCoastBride member

    Don't overthink it.  If the shower is in the afternoon, you won't be getting home until probably 4 or 5 or even 6.  That basically leaves dinner time (if anyone is really even hungry).  Go back to your house, chill out, order in pizza if people are hungry and then call it a day. 

    You're going to the zoo in the morning- so you really won't have that much time.  I'd just have some bagles and what not on hand for people to eat before they leave.

     

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  • persephonerosepersephonerose member
    You might want to check with your guests as well to see if they have other things planned such as visiting old friends or something special with their kid while they are in town. I would not stress about planning everyone's time. Also if there is left overs from the shower try to bring those home for snacks to cut down on the amount of cooking and food prep you need to worry about. I'm sure everyone can survive a night on pizza or sandwiches.
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  • rhubarb123rhubarb123 member

    imagepersephonerose:
    You might want to check with your guests as well to see if they have other things planned such as visiting old friends or something special with their kid while they are in town. I would not stress about planning everyone's time. Also if there is left overs from the shower try to bring those home for snacks to cut down on the amount of cooking and food prep you need to worry about. I'm sure everyone can survive a night on pizza or sandwiches.

     I agree with this.  As for easy meals...pizza as ECB suggested and also pasta can go a long ways.  Have some bread and peanutbutter and jam on hand (or bagels, English muffins and juice.  These people that are staying with you really should "spring" for one of the meals.  They are saving a bundle on a hotel for 2 nights!

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