Reply #13: I have to deal with the same exact thing.

[GumboYaYa]

Now that I have kids it is even worse. My mom and I stopped talking for almost a year when I decided not to haul the whole family to her house for Christmas.

For the longest time I just lied to both parents so neither knew when I saw the other parent. Eventually, I realized that I am an adult now and lying to please my parents is just stupid.

After many arguments with both parents over the years, finally I am a place in life where I do what is best for me and my family and let the chips fall where they may.

Go where YOU want to go for vacation and have a good time!