“Your Kids Can Eat at Home,” My Dad Said—So When the Waiter Returned, I Stood Up

drama. Erin even texted me the night before the dinner: “Boundaries. Practice them.” I replied with “I’ll try,” and she sent back a thumbs-up and a heart emoji.

We gathered around a large corner table: me, Evan, Sophie, and Erin. My parents Carl and Marie. Jenna and her husband Chuck, who has the easy laugh of someone who’s never had to seriously think continue reading …