Oh. What. Fun.

By: Chandler Baker

“Being a mother is the most wonderful gift. But, you know, where’s the gift receipt? I’d like to make a return please.”

Tyler, Channing, and Sammy Clauster have descended on their childhood home, with significant others and four-year-old twins in tow, for another good old-fashioned Christmas. Overwhelming holiday magic, as always, comes courtesy of their mom, Claire. They know she’s thrilled to cook, wrap gifts, decorate, accommodate, play games, overprepare every Christmas Eve Eve Eve tradition, and still let Dad be known as the Fun One. It’s her thing, right? Maybe the family should have paid closer attention. Because this year, something is a little off-key—and it’s not just the carols.

This was a cute and funny short read at just 47 pages. But honestly, it’s also really true. The holidays are supposed to be filled with joy, the house smelling of baked goods, Christmas music, and presents are wrapped. But who does it all? Mom! And as much as we love seeing Christmas through children’s eyes, sometimes it’s just a lot of work. And the work is expected of us. But we don’t always feel the appreciation.

If someone needs a short, refreshing read, I’d recommend this one!

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