Stiles, you are a joy to banter with! HA HA
This is a case of beware of what you want, and ask for and wish for, cause you just might get it.
We had a troubled child, holidays were painful and stressful, he did not want to be with us. Now, years later, when he has dealt with a lot of his issues and has, of course, grown up, he is not happy that we will not be there for the DAY, even tho we will celebrate before we leave, the entire gang.
Now that mom and dad want to self-induldge a bit, what I wanted years ago is being thrust back at me.
I am thrilled that he has changed, now, I have to deal with the consequences of what I wished for! It is a tough assignment, but some Mom has to do it!
Plus the other commitments. Some day we will not have them, will we miss them?? Yep.
Carol, on Al's account again! Sittin in ole COLD Michigan!