Her: kids have said they want to wake up Xmas morning here
Steve and CW gave you great advise.
I would use this to get your holiday exceptions in place. I would switch the communication from Txt to Email.
Draft up email here. Get feedback from us. Draft up next draft...repeat until you have the final version. Sit on it for a day. Send her the email. Text her "Sent you an email"
"What is best for my kids is best for me" Amor Fati Link to quotes: https://www.divorcebusting.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2879712