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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've been reading all the suggestions for Christmas menus on this board.  We have two small kids (7 & 3), and it's just the 4 of us for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.  Growing up, we did appetizers/snacks on Christmas Eve with tons of family, and maybe a turkey or ham dinner on Christmas Day.  The fact is, I don't need all that work for just the 4 of us, when my kids won't eat most of it or appreciate it.  Now that we stay home for those two days instead of traveling, I'm trying to find a tradition/way to make it "special" for my kids the way it was for me, even if it's going out to dinner (last year, I think we fed them a "kid" dinner and then grilled steak, etc. for ourselves later, but this year I want it to be more...memorable.  My 7 year old liked the idea of going out to dinner instead of breakfast/brunch on Christmas Eve day... but suggested our local pizza place.  We do love it there, but it doesn't seem very special, considering we go 1-2x/month.  I was thinking about doing something they've never done, like the Melting Pot.  That seems fun/special, although risky with a 7-yo who will probably say the cheese tastes wierd and make faces, and our youngest may be stressful around the hot plates....?  My other idea was our local and very nice steakhouse, however last time we took the kids, we brought them grilled cheese sandwiches from Five Guys since there isn't a kids menu there.  Any other ideas?  I'd like us to go out, especially since we literally sit home in our PJ's for those two days - it's very relaxing but nice to get out.  [/quote]

OP we take my son out to dinner all the time. He can be picky and it's not for lack of trying on our part. I like the idea of a steakhouse-- choose an early time on Christmas Eve. Call in advance and ask if they could do a hamburger or a small steak and mashed potatoes for the kids. Bring a few distractions (crayons, paper). It will be a nice and could be a tradition. We eat out in Christmas Eve, after early church services, just the tree of of us, and it's my favorite meal of the year. Go with the flow, order the kids a small dessert.  Designate a driver so the other can enjoy a bit of wine. 
Christmas Day is a good day for Pjs and playing with new toys. You could do a small ham (pre-cooked) rolls, etc. easy-peasy. I love that you're thinking of ways to make things special for your family. Merry Christmas [/quote]

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