“My children, my mother, and I are spending spring break at your beach house,” my daughter-in-law texted. “Have the refrigerator stocked by Thursday.” I replied with one word: “No.” She sent a laughing emoji. “We’re coming anyway. What are you going to do about it?”
Part 1: The One-Word Answer I read my daughter-in-law’s message twice before reacting. “We’re spending spring break at your beach house—my children and my mother. Make sure the refrigerator is …
“My children, my mother, and I are spending spring break at your beach house,” my daughter-in-law texted. “Have the refrigerator stocked by Thursday.” I replied with one word: “No.” She sent a laughing emoji. “We’re coming anyway. What are you going to do about it?” Read More