As much as I understand your analogy, I don't think they ever like it when things blow up between us, even though we try and keep it away from them when we do have a disagreement.
Some people's arguments can be entertaining, but I don't think there's too many kids out there who find the ones between their parents funny.
Oh and...it's only...
46 days to go!
I'm baking my christmas cake tomorrow...and maybe some fruitcake muffins...which may very well become my SS gift if they're looking alright.