When you are a child with divorced parents, your holiday planning gets a little crazy. Every weekend in December is booked and people wonder when you are free. It's easier to just show them a calendar and be done with it.
But, how do you do that if you aren't organized? This guide will help you this holiday season.
- In November, before Thanksgiving, start asking when everyone is planning their Christmas.
- Then, on Thanksgiving, everyone can debate about the specifics of the Christmas get-together. Thanksgiving is your time to get the nitty-gritty details.
- Write every planned date in your planner, in pen. Write the dates that people are thinking about, in pencil.
- Mom’s side is planning for December 24th afternoon and December 25th afternoon.
- Dad’s mom’s side is planning for December 17th.
- Dad’s house is planning for December 25th at 5.
- Mom’s house is planning for the morning of December 25th.
- Step mom’s mom’s side is planning for December 9-10th.
- Step mom’s dad’s side is planning for December 16th.
- Step dad’s dad’s side is planning December 24th at night.
- In a notes section, write each event and what you are required to bring. This helps you see at a glance what you need to buy and when you need to buy it.