“Budget Issues,” Dad Said About My Kids’ Gifts — So I Took Them to Aspen

with Uncle Derek and your cousins.”

Emma’s face fell. “But they always come here. It’s our tradition.”

“Why can’t they come to both?” Grace asked.

“Sometimes grown-ups have to make difficult decisions,” Sarah said. “Uncle Derek’s kids are going through changes with their parents’ divorce, so Grandpa and Grandma want to be there for them.”

“But what about continue reading …