My Husband Told Me His Family Was Coming Over Last Minute And Expected Me to Cook, Clean, and Smile

Saturday morning started out quietly—one of those rare, peaceful moments where the world slows down just long enough for you to breathe. I was folding laundry, sipping coffee from my favorite chipped mug, and daydreaming about maybe, just maybe, sneaking in a nap.

Then Alex walked in.

He entered the room with a certain confidence—phone in hand and a familiar, overly pleased smile on his face. “Hey, honey,” he said, casually. “My family’s coming over today. Just a small get-together. You’ve got about four hours.”

I blinked. “Four hours?”

He nodded like it was no big deal. “Yeah, just Mom, Dad, my sister, and her kids. Could you tidy up, grab a few things from the store, and cook something nice? Maybe even a dessert?” Then, with a look of accomplishment, he handed me a piece of paper.

“What’s this?” I asked.

“A checklist,” he replied, like he was doing me a favor.

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