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[quote=Anonymous][b]"She wants to FaceTime with us tomorrow so her kids can say "thank you" to my kids for the gifts."[/b]
That is really nice of her and a good example for the kids.

[b]"They don't live near any area affected by snow, this is just her crazy control and rules. She is a SAHM in a 4K sq foot house who gets stressed and overwhelmed by the holidays (Her words)" [/b]
What is controlling? You left out what her rules are. Holidays can be stressful and overwhelming. No matter what size house you live in or how you define yourself. 
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"My kids, who picked out very simple and small gifts for their cousins, are 4 and 5 and have completely forgotten about Christmas and what they picked out for them."[/b]
I doubt 4 and 5 year olds have completely forgotten about Christmas, but just in case they have talking with their cousins tomorrow will remind them
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"This should be fun. She is a stickler for manners and is in a tizzy that we were not available today and it's very important that they thank us."[/b]
It does sound like fun. Cousins should be close :) I am a stickler for manners too, polite society is a nicety we are losing. I think it is very important that children learn to show gratitude.

[b]"I'm doing cash in an envelope from now on."[/b]
Cash is nice. I usually recommend that for teens on up. I am sure a "stickler for manners" will still be sure to thank you though.

Seriously OP we get it that you dislike your sister who SAHMs and lives in a 4000sf house. Take a breath and suck it up for your children and nieces/nephews.[/quote]

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