She really ties herself in knots during the holidays.
* tie oneself in knots: to become confused and/or anxious
ex> The politician tied himself in knots trying to come up with a reasonable answer for why he voted for the bill.
My father is really counting on us being there. He has a whole "guy's day" planned for he and I - duck hunting in the morning, watching football in the afternoon - the whole nine yards.
* the whole nine yards: everything that is possible or available
ex> The house comes with the garage, shed, barn, paddock for horses - the whole nine yards.
We really have to sort this out, and fast. I think it would break their hearts if we missed Christmas dinner.
* sort out: to find a solution to a problem
ex> The coach had to sort out who was going to be the starting pitcher before the game.
I guess our problem has solved itself. I'll let my mom know that we'll be there with bells on.
* with bells on: enthusiastically; excitedly
ex> I told my sister that I would be at her wedding with bells on.
And we should try to get back on track with our diets before then. Two turkey dinners in a row? Oh boy!
* get back on track: to redirect oneself toward one's goals or objectives
ex> After my vacation was over, it was hard to get back on track with my exercise program.
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