Gabby,
I just went out today and decided to get H a gift- it's a sentimental thing that references a time when we were happier.
It's excerpts from the children's book "I like you" If you havent read it, DO! It is sooo appropriate for ANYONE in your life you care about. He hand I heard it for the first time at a friend's wedding, and he commented how much he liked it. So, I picked out the phrases that are perfect for what we are going through and I did a "subway art" type of thing on MS Word. I framed it and wrapped it.
My daughter made him something, too, and I think it is vital that they have as much of a relationship still, as possible. So, he will not be invited on Christmas, but we will do a gift exchange on the 23rd or the morning of the 24th.
ps- he wants to come on Christmas, but I think he needs to feel that deep loneliness during his journey= tough love