The post in which the captain exercises her authority aboard the ship...

In regard to the last post and the thing that's been bugging me, I have a resolution. I told my daughter that we will not be inviting my sister's kids to the party because this is not going to be one of those big family parties. We have a small party planned for her and a few of her little pals, so that's what we're having. I was nice about it, but I didn't leave any room for negotiations. I rarely deny my kids things, but some things are just not gonna happen. So says the grown-up whose job it is to run this joint. And if Mother McLiar Pants gets wind of this anyway? Well, she can leave her gift on the doorstep or have her three minutes in the foyer. So have I written, so it will be done. Period end of discussion. 'Cause I freakin' said so. Someone has to be in charge around here.