(Closed) Trying not to stress about Thanksgiving.

posted 4 years ago in The Lounge
Post # 1
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46 posts
Newbee

We just bought our house recently, and it’s slowly coming together, but we still have a TON more to do. The guest bedrooms are desolate (a bed and dresser/book shelf). We haven’t hung ANYTHING in most of the house –the walls are bare. There are still 3 rooms we need to paint and all of the trim needs to be repainted. We need to paint the dining room table. We don’t even have any lamps in the living room or curtains hung! I could go on … the project list is endless. And believe it or not, we’ve done a ton already!

And that is all fine and good EXCEPT we will be having 6 of DH’s family members staying at our house for 3-4 days over Thanksgiving (NOT my idea, believe me. SIGH.). And I am stressing because I feel our house is not ready to host other people for an extended amount of time yet. I haven’t had enough time or funds to make it into the warm, inviting place I want it to be for others. I want them to be as comfortable as possible, and it’s stressing me out because there’s so much left we need to do.

If it were my own family, I wouldn’t be near as bothered by it. But since it’s my brand new in-laws, I want it looking as nice as possible. And in the future, I will be more than happy to host once we are more settled!

Bitching over.

Post # 2
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Buzzing Beekeeper
  • Wedding: August 2013

Eh, your house sounds fine for hosting. Everyone will understand that it’s still a work in progress. But the most important parts of hosting are you and your husband, not wall hangings! I wouldn’t worry about it. As long as you’ve got beds, bedding and towels for your guests, you should be fine!

Post # 3
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Honey Beekeeper
  • Wedding: November 1999

Rue7514:  You are saving them hundreds of dollars  by having them stay at your home. As long as you ave the basics: sheets, blankets, pillows, towels, they will be fine.

If you don’t have the basics, borrow them from friends or family.

Everyone has been in your place as a new homeowner. They will understand.

Post # 4
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Sugar bee
  • Wedding: November 2012

That would stress me out too, but I am sure everything will be fine.  I am sure they know you just bought the house and aren’t expecting 5 star accomodations. Besides you can make them feel like they are in a 5 star hotel by the way you make them feel, not how your house looks.  Good luck.

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