Family Drama

My husband and I were discussing the upcoming holiday season, trying to figure out where we'd go, which family to celebrate with, all that fun stuff. My Dad is getting ready to go through radiation treatment for cancer so I really want nothing more than to visit my parents for Christmas (especially b/c he has to stay put in SC for the entire treatment). The only problem with seeing my family on Christmas is my sister.

My sister and I had a huge fight three months ago and haven't spoken since. No big deal, really... but if I do Christmas with my family, she'll be there and it will become a big problem. Especially since I have a problem holding my tongue.

My solution was to go have Christmas with them, and my brother who I adore, a week earlier. That way we can come home, have Christmas in Florida and do whatever we want (My husband's family isn't that big into family gatherings on holidays). That way I see my family and avoid drama.

Another big problem is that my parents don't really know the extent of the fight between my sister and I. They know we fought and my Dad kindly referred to it as a "pissing contest" which is soooo is not. They only heard her side of the story and part of me wants to lay it all out for them, but the other part of me is saying my Dad has enough to deal with.

What's a girl to do?

My husband suggested we skip all family gatherings and have our own family gathering, just the three of us. Such a help he is. :)