topic Re: Another Monday in Among Friends

Another Monday

Luvsmyfam — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 01:45:19 GMT

My Monday was ok.After work I went to parents with food I made Sunday for them.We talked about Xmas eve and what I will be bringing for food.We have appetizers and Mom always cooks a ham for sammies.I work til 2,so my dish will be NADA.I don't like going empty handed,but have no choice since I work

Re: Another Monday

sabatini — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 01:53:03 GMT

@Luvsmyfam wrote:
My Monday was ok.After work I went to parents with food I made Sunday for them.We talked about Xmas eve and what I will be bringing for food.We have appetizers and Mom always cooks a ham for sammies.I work til 2,so my dish will be NADA.I don't like going empty handed,but have no choice since I work

Sitting on my hands.

Re: Another Monday

smoochy — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 01:54:16 GMT

what type of job do you have?

Re: Another Monday

just bee — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 02:01:42 GMT

@Luvsmyfam

You have plenty of options.

Beverages? Dessert? Vegetables?

So many things go well with ham. Asparagus, Brussels sprouts, fresh green beans. All can be steamed quickly before dinner.

Corn pudding can be made in advance.

You mentioned ham sandwiches. How 'bout a selection of bread, cheese and mustard?

You still have time to come up with something to share with your family.

Re: Another Monday

Puppy Galore — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 02:03:16 GMT

@Luvsmyfam

Your parents will be more than happy to see your gorgeous face and have you within hugging reach.

You're all fortunate to have each other.

Re: Another Monday

Mz iMac — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 02:27:43 GMT

@Luvsmyfam wrote:
I work til 2,so my dish will be NADA.

AM or PM?

NADA?

Re: Another Monday

Tinkrbl44 — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 02:36:08 GMT

@Luvsmyfam

??? You didn't say if you get off at 2 AM or PM, but that's hardly a problem.

You can order a nice deli tray and pick it up after work.

Better yet ... order something and have it delivered directly to your folks' home.

Even though you didn't ask, some are making good suggestions of things you could bring ... IF you wanted to.

Re: Another Monday

Q-Checker — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 23:31:20 GMT

You have many choices. A dessert from a bakery (or your own baking) that you can leave covered in Lock'N Lock (or something similar) in your car while you work? A bottle of wine or some non-alcoholic beverages? If there is a frig at work (and there often is, these days), can you make something like a salad or side dish and store it there while you work? And many good suggestions from others. I would not go empty-handed or ask "permission" to do so. And, based on the suggestions here, working until 2:00 p.m. is not a reasonable cause for NADA. And I hope not cause for a plea for "a pass" or sympathy.

Re: Another Monday

tansy — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 02:45:46 GMT

I'm assuming that holiday food was discussed with @Luvsmyfam's parents and it was a mutual decision that they would provide the holiday menu.

She brought the food to a recent meal. 🤷‍♀️

Re: Another Monday

Lucky Charm — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 03:12:36 GMT

So today was Monday and yesterday was Sunday. You made something for your parent's yesterday and took it to them today after work?

At your parent's today you 'talked about Christmas Eve and what I'll be bringing for food'....I work till 2, so my dish will be NADA'.

So I guess you told them that you're not bringing anything Christmas Eve, you brought them something today. And that's it. I guess everything is fine?

Enjoy your Christmas Eve dinner at your parents!

Re: Another Monday

meallen616 — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:51:38 GMT

Everybody,

Re: Another Monday

San Antonio Gal — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:01:23 GMT

Can you bring a desert @Luvsmyfam ?

Re: Another Monday

gidgetgh — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:11:15 GMT

I refuse to have that much angst over a meal. The holidays can be stressful enough for some people. 1 meal out of 21 meals each week. I swear, have grilled cheese sandwiches and ice cream for dessert. It really really doesn't matter in the grand scheme.

Signed, Gidget who, admittedly, is waiting for the holidays to be over.

Re: Another Monday

Bri369 — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:30:36 GMT

What does "NADA" even mean in this context? Can't the OP contribute something before she goes to work or bring something after work?

Re: Another Monday

DREAMON — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:58:22 GMT

We have family members that work on Christmas Eve and still bring desserts, beverages, side dishes etc.

I guess your Mom has a set menu.

Happy Holidays!

Re: Another Monday

ValuSkr — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:08:08 GMT

Maybe you can take something store-bought. The others won't care. They'll appreciate the thought.

Re: Another Monday

PinkyPetunia — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:16:56 GMT

I'm sure your parents don't care if you bring anything or not, but I'd never go empty handed. It takes no effort to bring a cake or pie purchased in advance.

Think it's going to be stale by the time it's eaten? Freeze it. That's what I do and it turns out fine. I don't want to battle the grocery stores on Christmas eve.

Re: Another Monday

Estellee — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:22:58 GMT

Enjoy your dinner with your parents, you are very lucky to still have them @Luvsmyfam

Re: Another Monday

teganslaw — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:48:40 GMT

I wasn't sure what "sammies" meant until a poster mentioned sandwiches. I've seen the name but never understood it. I think NADA means that the OP isn't bringing anything. I don't know the situation well enough to comment further..

Re: Another Monday

spumoni99 — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 21:32:23 GMT

I can't imagine parents that age cooking a holiday dinner, too bad everyone can't pitch in and buy premade or go out. I hope everyone else does the clean up at least. Once I turned 25 I took over the holiday meals.