Christmas is cancelled this year, but there might be two next year...

My parents are leaving for CA on the 17th and can't get together before that for a variety of reasons (part mine, part theirs).  So there will be no gift exchange this year since they won't be back until the new year.  I'd be lying if I said I didn't find this depressing and painful.
It also means I have to have everything finished and wrapped by Sunday night.   I will be other wise occupied prepping for my colonoscopy on Monday and Tuesday is the last day I will see them.  They are taking me to my procedure and picking me up, then they will have company for the rest of the week.   It is probable that I won't leave the house that weekend at all.  If I'm going to be sad and irritable, it's best not to inflict that on anyone.