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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Zoo lights.  Go without them.  "Remember, Mary, we have Zoo Lights tonight with the children.  If you and Bob need dinner, there are plenty of things to choose from in the fridge and the local pizza delivery is on a magnet on the side of the fridge."

Christmas morning.  "Mary, last year you were sad to have missed the kids opening presents.  They will be up at 6am so please set your alarm if you would like to join.  If not, we will hold your presents to them aside until you guys are up.  I bought some ear plugs for you so they don't wake you if you want to sleep in."

Food on Christmas morning.  I have my MIL every year for Christmas morning.  Lucky me.  I make a French toast casserole ahead of time, breakfast casserole, and a fruit salad.  When we get up, I put the casseroles in to cook.  We open presents and then breakfast is ready.  Clean up happens after the festivities are over.  If you don't like cooking, get a selection of bagels and cream cheeses, fresh fruit, juice, and coffee.

Drive through light displays.  Does anyone you know have a minivan that you can borrow for an hour or two?  Can you rent a van big enough for everyone?  If not, skip the light display with them and do it before they get here.

I *highly* recommend hosting a Christmas open house party one of the days they are here.  I also recommend you leaving the house daily for some period of time.  I further recommend taking advantage of their being here.  Go out to dinner with your husband and leave the kids home with them.[/quote]

This is all great advice, OP. You say they are DH's parents. Well, you are his wife. This is your family and your home. You can be kind and welcoming without being a doormat. [/quote]

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