A.R.
S......I have just came back with my family from holidays vacations....I understand you SO WELL, and over the last 5 yrs I have felt the same way like you. We left to FL on Dec 22nd (by car...!!!) and I have just came back ...I am SO EXHAUSTED, taking care of the kids and having "vacations" with my husband..I never get to relax or enjoy anything..I am too tired. Before the trip, I have to take care of the presents for my in-laws..and prepare the trip ....We stayed at my brother in law's...We try to go everywhere and spend some time with my husband's family.
I wanted to stay home for this time. The trip is too long and hard on my 22nd old mo baby, (even when we stop frequently and stay overnight to break the trip in two). I just want to tell you that you are not alone..I love Christmas as well, but it is getting extremely exhausting, and no real spiritual sense at all..Next holidays, I promised this will change.....
Take care
Alejandra