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[quote=Anonymous]I have the week off b/t Christmas and New Years, and we were debating on either making the long drive or flying up to see DH and my family (they live in the same town), but up right until almost Christmas day my schedule is absolutely packed. DH's family has a million traditions and they exchange literally hundreds of dollars worth of presents per person.  That whole thing is so stressful, so DH thought it would be best if we just took the week off and relaxed here. I'm all for it, but I'm also sad for DC and everyone else. She's the only grandchild and I know she makes everyone's Christmas' come alive, so I'm feeling really guilty. But the thought of undergoing all that stress literally gives me anxiety attacks.  I would be so much more amenable to going if the traditions/presents were kept to a minimum. I just do not have the time to shop, wrap, make the yearly traditions. And then traveling to both families? I'm exhausted.

I was thinking about doing a surprise road trip and not telling anyone and showing up with just 1 gift per person (that we buy and wrap on the way). But then my vacation is cut in half.

But the guilt is a bit overwhelming.

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