Empty Nest Syndrome?

This year I flew to the East Coast to spend Thanksgiving with my sister.  A friend asked me whether Mama Lai would be sad that her two daughters wouldn't be spending the holiday with her.  I decided to put that question to Mama Lai and she said:

"I feel like this is trick question.  I'm not sad at all...your brother is coming home!  I'm so excited."

 (to my friend:  Told you!)

And just in case she didn't understand the question I asked her again whether she felt like it would be better if all of her kids were home for Thanksgiving, Mama Lai said:

"I get to see all three of you at Christmas.  So much work taking care of all of you.  I hope you guys don't make a mess in my house."