Fun, Family Christmas

Well, it started off fun.
We were feeling optimistic.
It was an ambitious celebration and we were including a lot of people.
Everyone was trying, everyone wanted it to go smoothly;
But as far as those things go, it turned ugly.
I mean, it isn't Christmas without a heated political debate, hurt feelings and grouchy kids right?
Wrong.
A broken-down car, stolen GPS system and my family not speaking to me must be added to the list to round out the holiday.
Super fun.