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

much hot water. I had to run to the store twice yesterday because we miscounted how much food we’d need. And Melissa…” He trailed off.

“And Melissa?” I prompted.

“She’s not smiling anymore,” he said, the words edged with an exhausted kind of amazement. “She’s been running around non-stop, trying to keep everyone happy, and they’re still complaining. continue reading …