She really hated the Holidays. While she enjoyed spending time with her family, she detested the expectations: cooking, shopping, and decorating.

“Let’s go out of town to your mother’s for Christmas,” Tanya suggested to her husband, figuring this would alleviate all the things she hated.

“Yes, that’s a great idea. I’ll text mom and see if she’s on board.”

“Let me know what she says.”

“Mom is good with us visiting for Christmas. In fact, she's ecstatic.”

“Phenomenal, Tony! I will pack.”

“Mother just texted. Tanya, you will need to do the cooking, shopping, and decorating.”

“Great,” Tanya grumbled.