“Just So You Know, We’re Using Your House for Christmas,” My Daughter-in-Law Texted — She Never Asked

agreeing to be counted on,” I replied. “I remember receiving a text informing me what would be happening in my home. I remember not being asked if that was okay.”

There was a small, incredulous huff. “I put a smiley face,” she said, as if that changed the nature of the message.

“I saw,” I said. “The smiley face doesn’t turn a decision into a question,continue reading …