10. Making up fun new traditions all of your own
9. Enjoying uninterrupted adult conversation over dinner
8. Being able to wriggle out of family obligations without Grandma pouring on the guilt about never seeing her grandkids
7. Being able to serve sugary foods without risk of your guests having sugar-induced tantrums
6. Not having to battle your conscience about loving versus spoiling when shopping for gifts
5. Not feeling obligated to call every toy store within a 50 mile radius to find the last available hot item du jour
4. Not having to wipe a layer of dust off said item du jour two weeks after the event
3. Not having your favorite holidays become all about the kids
2. Choosing not to celebrate at all
1. Having the option of spending the holidays with someone else’s kids, feeding them sugar, spoiling them rotten, riling them into Tasmanian Devils, and then going home to your nice peaceful house.
