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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]At least 2-3 times a year we get MIL daydreaming about trips we could take together. Last year we planned a Disney vacation with them. Last time we spoke about it she says oh well FIL and I want to go on an anniversary trip and can't afford both. I don't know if she was looking for us to pay for the whole trip, but regardless she "officially" canceled on us when we made reservations a year in advance.

Do I just say, wonderful we can have the trip we want?

Despite being driving distance and us having small kids that hate the car, they haven't come to see us for a year at this point and we've driven to them 3 times. The excuse is always the same - their dog. I feel like it's a weird power move to get us to host their dog that they refuse to board or leave at BILs house. Thoughts?[/quote]

np I would take the trip you want and let them know!  Have fun and no guilt.  Quick question about the dog.  Does he/she not like children?  Are your kids afraid?    How well behaved is the dog ( or not)  Why wouldn't you want the dog?  Just curious.  If you don't want to visit as much let your dh take the kids to his parents.  You can make the trip once.  That could be a good compromise.[/quote]

Dog is not well behaved, new puppy, even with training the dog runs like crazy, sleeps in beds, sits on furniture because my MIL allows it. We live in a small townhouse with virtually no yard so it isn't puppy with energy friendly. Plus we have dog allergies in the family.

We do the trips together. My DH has no interest is going more or without me. It's just frustrating that they are retired and won't spend more time with us even if the stay is free because of their new dog (FIL didn't want said dog). [/quote]

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