My Husband’s Family Gave Me a Chore List for the Family Vacation—While They Relaxed on the Beach

When Tess joins her husband Matt’s family beach vacation, she’s handed a laminated chore chart by his mother, Diane, instead of a warm welcome. Expecting relaxation, Tess is assigned meal prep, cleaning, laundry, and grocery coordination, while Diane takes “sunscreen application” for grandkids

and her daughters handle spa bookings or cleaning calls. Matt dismisses her frustration, calling it fair. Feeling like the help, Tess initially complies, preparing breakfast and beach supplies. Disappointed after envisioning lazy mornings in her new swimsuit, she decides to stay

but quietly plans a rebellion. Watching the sunset, Tess resolves to reclaim her vacation and self-worth, choosing to rewrite the rules—one mimosa at a time.