A strange request for Christmas
By MysD
@mysdianait (66009)
Italy
December 24, 2015 1:57pm CST
Unexpectedly I had to spend the whole day with my grandson today.
Everyone else - his parents and the other grandparents - had last minute stuff to do today so, as I was the only one free, and as he woke up with a really high temperature and couldn't go out, it was me who was baby-sitter.
This sadly is the third Christmas in a row that he passes it with a fever. I hope next week he is well again as he should have a couple of days with me and as there are lots of events taking place we will have lots to do if he is fit.
Just now I got a call from my son and, as he knows I am preparing some of the food for lunch tomorrow (we all do something) he added a last minute request for - guess what! He wants Yorkshire pudding 
He was born here but when he was young I made it often and he loves it but it is definitely not something that is usually on the table for Christmas lunch here in Italy. But it will be on ours this year for sure 
I take this opportunity to wish everyone a safe and merry Christmas with your loved ones (if you can be) and a thought for those who sadly will not be with their families because they have to work or are sick or are hostage in some horrid situation.
I will not be around until my evening tomorrow but then will be spending the weekend here 
He was born here but when he was young I made it often and he loves it but it is definitely not something that is usually on the table for Christmas lunch here in Italy. But it will be on ours this year for sure
I take this opportunity to wish everyone a safe and merry Christmas with your loved ones (if you can be) and a thought for those who sadly will not be with their families because they have to work or are sick or are hostage in some horrid situation.
I will not be around until my evening tomorrow but then will be spending the weekend here 36 people like this
34 responses
@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
24 Dec 15
I promise myself that one year I will do a full English Christmas lunch but it never happens - though I have made a dish of sage and onion stuffing 
Enjoy and Merry Christmas!
Enjoy and Merry Christmas!3 people like this
@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
24 Dec 15
@mysdianait Is sage and onion stuffing parculiarly English? I hadn't thought of it as such, but yes we will be having that too.
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
24 Dec 15
@jaboUK Oh yes it is definitely English. Since I have been here I have never met anyone who knew of it before when they taste it 
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
26 Dec 15
No problem my friend. I find it difficult to keep up too as there is so much going on even though they are called 'holidays.
Yes Christmas was quiet with, as usual, too much food-
I hope all was well wth you in Milan, though I hear that there is a terrible problem with the smog there 
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
26 Dec 15
@LadyDuck 
Really? I didn't think that it was that bad. We absolutely need some rain to get the air clean again. let's hope it soon purs!
Really? I didn't think that it was that bad. We absolutely need some rain to get the air clean again. let's hope it soon purs!1 person likes this
@LadyDuck (472060)
• Switzerland
26 Dec 15
@mysdianait Yes, the air is very bad, if you could see our car after a day parked outside in Milan, it's horrible what they breath there.
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@much2say (56053)
• Los Angeles, California
25 Dec 15
Awww - I hope your grandson feels better! It's that "time of year" when colds and flus go around - we had a bit of it ourselves. So please do take care of yourself too! I probably won't be here for the most part tomorrow either. Merry Christmas my friend - enjoy the family fun and food - and for sure your son will delight in the Yorkshire pudding! 
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
26 Dec 15
I hope it is not to late to wish you Merry Christmas too and thyou enjoyed your day
My grandson was much better in the afternoon and I hope that today it will be a thing of the past. It is so sad when kids are not in peak form at their best time of the year.
My grandson was much better in the afternoon and I hope that today it will be a thing of the past. It is so sad when kids are not in peak form at their best time of the year.1 person likes this
@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
26 Dec 15
@much2say Yes he was almost as fit as a fiddle today and I'm sorry that yours were not feeling well. Are they better today?
Yes Santa is in the same category as mothers are. Always fit and always on time too
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@much2say (56053)
• Los Angeles, California
26 Dec 15
@mysdianait Merry Christmas hugs to you! Well I'm glad your grandson was better later in the day! My oldest ended up with a head and tummy ache - and my son had a cough . . . no fun when the little ones get sick (and somehow Santa manages to never get sick while visiting all these households which I'm sure have sickie germs - ha ha).
Well I'm glad your grandson was better later in the day! My oldest ended up with a head and tummy ache - and my son had a cough . . . no fun when the little ones get sick (and somehow Santa manages to never get sick while visiting all these households which I'm sure have sickie germs - ha ha).1 person likes this
@changjiangzhibin89 (16789)
• China
25 Dec 15
Merry Christmas ! If your grandson didn't contract a severe fever,he would be beside himself with joy at the moment .Hope he will soon be well !
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
26 Dec 15
He was indeed much better yesterday and had no fever from lunch time onwards. A belated Christmas wish for you too
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
26 Dec 15
@changjiangzhibin89 Oh I am so sorry and offer my soncere condolences
It will take time for you to recover I'm sure but soon the memories will take the place of your sadness
It will take time for you to recover I'm sure but soon the memories will take the place of your sadness 1 person likes this
@changjiangzhibin89 (16789)
• China
26 Dec 15
@mysdianait Thank you ! I don't celebrate Christmas,but my mum did ,she lived to be 94 and was a Christian ,sadly ,she passed away just 12 days before this Christmas .
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@ravisivan (14079)
• India
25 Dec 15
hello ! nice to read your post after probably --two years in mylot. I hope your grand son will recover soon from his illness Also your son may be enjoying his favourite dish made by you. good day.
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
26 Dec 15
@ravisivan I was missing for the last years but I am more than happy that things have changed again here and so pleased that one by one I am finding all of the friends from before
@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
26 Dec 15
Good to see you again too!
My grandson was much better yesterday and I cooked all that was requested.
Hope you had a good day too
My grandson was much better yesterday and I cooked all that was requested.
Hope you had a good day too 1 person likes this
@ravisivan (14079)
• India
26 Dec 15
@mysdianait thanks. I can remember the guidance suggestions given by you about three years back. best wishes
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@yugocean (9963)
• India
25 Dec 15
Thanks Big G, he didn't asked for Beef, Yorkshire Pudding, it said it is sometimes served with beef and this is what made me dislike. You might have better options for your son and make him happy.
As for your Grandson, his fever during festival/holidays is so sad thing. Time to enjoy should not be something like time in bed. He might enjoy Holidays later.
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
26 Dec 15
My son doesn't eat meat but he did enjoy the Yorkshire pudding with some savoury vegetable dish which I also made. My grandson was much better though not his usual bubbly self yesterday and hopefully today it will be a thing of the past.
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
26 Dec 15
@yugocean In fact he was fine today.Indeed a real pest at times
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@yugocean (9963)
• India
26 Dec 15
@mysdianait Your son Very Good. Your Grandson will feel better to enjoy rest of holidays with family all the time
Your Grandson will feel better to enjoy rest of holidays with family all the time1 person likes this
@GardenGerty (160973)
• United States
24 Dec 15
I am sorry about your grandson being ill. I think it is neat that you can honor the request for yorkshire pudding. Hubby wants to make Cornish pasties and we went out long enough to get rutabagas (swedes) to use for it. I will make up the pastry for him tonight.
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
24 Dec 15
Oh swedes! Those are one of the few vegetables that I really miss. We cannot get them here and no-one (except my English firiends here) know what they are. I love them and brought one back every time I wento UK. They are heavy and I could never bring more than a couple each time.
I will make him one as, to have asked for it for Christmas, he must be craving for it
Hopefully my grandson will mend quickly and enjoy Christmas too
Merry Christmas to you and your family
Hopefully my grandson will mend quickly and enjoy Christmas too
Merry Christmas to you and your family 
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
25 Dec 15
@mysdianait hehe people;'s taste really vary as Im going ugh I hate your swedes or rutabagas while I love turnips lol
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@sallypup (61633)
• Centralia, Washington
25 Dec 15
@gardengerty When we visit Canada we seek out pasties. Yum. I make pot pies and have made pasties. Does your pastry have butter in it or is it all shortening or lard?
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@celticeagle (168306)
• Boise, Idaho
25 Dec 15
I have never had it and may not get to try it. I hope you all enjoy your lunch and time together. See you this weekend
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
26 Dec 15
Thank you and yes we did have a nice time. It's not often that we are all together and my grandson is much better now too
Hope yours went well and hopefully tomorrow I can catch up here again
Hope yours went well and hopefully tomorrow I can catch up here again 1 person likes this
@celticeagle (168306)
• Boise, Idaho
26 Dec 15
@mysdianait ....Mine did go well. Glad all is okay.
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
25 Dec 15
Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas MysD.
The request from your son made me recall my late granny. She would often make me some custards with all the fruits and ingredients I loved. Faint memories now, but it is always great remembering her.
My parents are ill at the moment - dental issues amongst others. Hope that I can get some time today to meet them. Not that I havent been with them during the past 3-4 days, but as today is Christmas - a festive day - I would want to spend some time with them during the late afternoon or evening.
The request from your son made me recall my late granny. She would often make me some custards with all the fruits and ingredients I loved. Faint memories now, but it is always great remembering her.
My parents are ill at the moment - dental issues amongst others. Hope that I can get some time today to meet them. Not that I havent been with them during the past 3-4 days, but as today is Christmas - a festive day - I would want to spend some time with them during the late afternoon or evening.1 person likes this
@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
26 Dec 15
I hope you did get to see them and that you spent some valuable time together. My grandson was much better yesterday and hopefully today he will be his usual self.
I too have memeries of Chrsitmas and special dishes which loevd ones no longer with us always prepared. Beautiful memories but, sadly, only that now.
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
26 Dec 15
@thesids Today he was almost as before , just like kids should be. Well not how they should be but how most of them are these days
I am so pleased that they came and that you had a fun evening and look forward to reading you on Monday. I will be here tomorrow (if things go as I plane them too)
I am so pleased that they came and that you had a fun evening and look forward to reading you on Monday. I will be here tomorrow (if things go as I plane them too) 1 person likes this
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
26 Dec 15
@mysdianait
I am glad that your grandson is feeling better and I do pray he would be all well to enjoy and welcome the new year.
My parents came in on 25th as it was colder during the evening and night. And they did not want their grand daughter to travel to them in the cold. Evening was all good and busy here at my place.
Oh, I havent yet posted about our new family member. Will do it on Monday
My parents came in on 25th as it was colder during the evening and night. And they did not want their grand daughter to travel to them in the cold. Evening was all good and busy here at my place.
Oh, I havent yet posted about our new family member. Will do it on Monday 1 person likes this
@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
26 Dec 15
Thank you! Yes he is much better today and seems back to his normal bubbly self again
Hope you enjoyed your Christmas!
Hope you enjoyed your Christmas!1 person likes this
@Teep11 (7673)
• United States
27 Dec 15
@mysdianait You're welcome and I enjoyed Christmas. Thank you.
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@softbabe44 (5816)
• Vancouver, Washington
24 Dec 15
So sorry about your grandson it can really be hard when you try so hard but, at least, your grandson has you give him gentle caring that makes a lot of love.
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
26 Dec 15
He was quiet throughout the day and not his usual self but he had no fever so hopefully today he will mend completely.
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@softbabe44 (5816)
• Vancouver, Washington
27 Dec 15
@mysdianait I hope he gets well.
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
26 Dec 15
Thank you and I hope you had a good Christmas too!
He is almost back to normal again and enjoying the gifts that Santa left for him.
He is almost back to normal again and enjoying the gifts that Santa left for him.1 person likes this
@poehere (15123)
• French Polynesia
26 Dec 15
@mysdianait It is so good to see them recover. I am happy it didn't last too long and he is feeling better now. Yes I had a very nice Christmas here on the islands and it was a lot of fun too.
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@Mike197602 (15512)
• United Kingdom
25 Dec 15
I'm having Yorkshire pudding in a few hours
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@Mike197602 (15512)
• United Kingdom
25 Dec 15
Merry Christmas and hope you have a good day
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@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
25 Jan 16
I feel really wierd since its been a month past the actual occassion. Bur any way I hope you had the best christmas with loved ones as that is what makes it all the more special.
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
25 Jan 16
Yes the month has flown past- Two more and t will be Easter! 
Yes we had a quiet fun time, just family and too much food as always. Almost time to diet I guess
Yes we had a quiet fun time, just family and too much food as always. Almost time to diet I guess 1 person likes this
@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
26 Jan 16
@mysdianait lol!!! Yes wouldn't want to get it out of whack. Diet indeed!!
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
29 Dec 15
LOL yes that is so true.
Good to see you after such a long time and Happy New Year!
@LeaPea2417 (37381)
• Toccoa, Georgia
25 Dec 15
I hope your grand son gets better real soon and back to his healthy self. Merry Christmas!
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
26 Dec 15
Belated Merry Chrsitmas to you too!
He was much better in the afternoon though not running about much. Maybe today hopefully.
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@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
25 Dec 15
OH yes we will have yorkshires too. Its LAW in this house. I hope your grandson picks up our grandson is poorly too and is showing absolutely no interest in his presents. Sad. I hope you have a pleasant Christmas.
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
26 Dec 15
Yes my grandson got gradually better and today at times was even a pest so I think he can be cosidered as fit again
I hope your grand son is mending now too. it is indeed sad when their most important of the year is spoilt because they are under the weather.
I mad the Yorkies and everyone enjoyed them too!
I hope your grand son is mending now too. it is indeed sad when their most important of the year is spoilt because they are under the weather.
I mad the Yorkies and everyone enjoyed them too! 1 person likes this
@vickyrose (2235)
• Cooma, Australia
25 Dec 15
Have a wonderful Christmas celebration. Did he have his Yorkshire pudding?
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@Traceyjayne (1784)
• United Kingdom
25 Dec 15
I hope your Grandson recovers soon. Yorkshire pudding is amazing .... I love it x
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
26 Dec 15
He was a lot better in the afternoon yesterday though not very active.
Yorkshire pudding was enjoyed by all, even those who had never tasted it before
