Who does a big drive there and back on Christmas day and hates it ??
3 days to go and I've literally thought about it multiple times on a daily basis.
My husband and I are self employed business owners, We are exhausted. He works 13 hours most days
I'm also recovering from recurring shingles, it takes it out of me for weeks after.
We have 2 children 16 and 10, They love seeing family but hate being away from home every Christmas day.
Every year we visit family 90 miles...can take about 1.40 mins to 2 hours.
I love seeing my family, but the whole of Christmas is just taken up doing the drive.
One year I asked If we could do Christmas eve or boxing day, I've been told that wasn't an option and it caused a lot family upset.
Last year one of my nieces spent the whole time in her room, And the other niece purposefully excluded my daughter (10) And eventually made her cry on Christmas day. My sister did tell her off, but we are all expected to move on after that.
I just feel like this Day isn't for me or it's about pleasing my family.
All month I've been telling myself I would tell them I'm not coming, Haven't mustered up the courage.
I know I'm being a big baby, I just need to vent