“Midnight Surprises: Is This Husband’s Reaction to His Father-in-Law’s Late Arrival Justified or Unreasonably Petty?”

"Midnight Surprises: Is This Husband's Reaction to His Father-in-Law's Late Arrival Justified or Unreasonably Petty?"

Ah, the holiday season—a time when we pack our bags not for beaches and sunny escapes, but to travel those extra miles—kicking up the dust of family drama all along the way! With over 119 million Americans gearing up to journey 50 miles or more from home, it’s safe to say, the roads are about to get crowded! Now, picture this: a dad nervously pacing, wondering if his father-in-law’s 1 AM arrival will unleash a cacophony of noises that could potentially rouse the little ones from their slumber. And what does he do? He takes to the Internet to debate whether or not he’s being a total Grinch for wanting some peace at a reasonable hour! As we dive into this holiday saga of familial obligations, let’s explore the age-old question: Can holiday cheer cohabitate with family etiquette, or is it all just one big, festive mess? LEARN MORE.

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The holiday season is the time of travel. And not for vacations, but mostly to each other’s homes. The AAA projected that more than 119 million Americans will be traveling 50 miles or more from home for the year-end holidays.

The father-in-law in this story was traveling to his daughter’s family’s home as well but caused drama because of his late arrival hour. Worrying about unwanted noises that could potentially wake up the kids, the dad asked the Internet if he was a jerk to make the FIL come at a more reasonable hour.

A dad worried his FIL coming to visit for Christmas at 1 AM would wake up the kids

Image credits: cottonbro studio / Pexels (not the actual photo)

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