Mom says we don't get to go to Thanksgiving and Grandma & Grandpa's, and it's all Charlie's fault. I KNOW how to behave, and I still have to stay home. It doesn't matter that I really don't like mom's nieces. I LOVE to see grandma & grandpa. Mom's sister-in-law is a real sucker for the sad eyes bit, and I won't get all those goodies.

Oops, wait a minute. Mom said they're only staying a few hours, and promises to bring home goodies for us.

Guess maybe this won't be such a bad deal. I really wasn't looking forward to being in the car for Charlie's first long ride anyway.