So, we are leaving at 8am tomorrow for Maryland to spend Christmas with DH's mom, step-dad, sister, grandmother, aunt, uncle, and 2 cousins. Honestly, I am not looking forward to going. I just never seem to enjoy my time spent with them and I would rather be with my parents, brothers, and cats on Christmas.
DH knows that I am sad that I can't be with my family on Christmas too, but I guess I'll have to suck it up for 6 days and deal. It just sucks that we'll have to travel to MD one holiday a year. Ah, the fun part of marriage!
What bugs me the most is that there is no private room for us to sleep in at MIL's house - I never feel "at home" or welcomed there. We leave our crap all over the living room because there is no other space to put it. Last time we were there, I asked where we should sleep and she said "Anywhere you can find a spot" and then she went to bed. For me, that meant the couch and DH got the floor in the living room. We alternated each night for 5 nights. There isn't even a room for us to sleep in the same bed. I don't know why I'm bothered so much by that - maybe because I tend to view myself as a great host and would want to make my guests feel welcomed in my home.
Anywho, this is more of a bitch/whine fest than anything else. Anyone else not so thrilled with their holiday plans? Anyone have awesome plans and care to rub them in my face?