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[quote=Anonymous]So two things: 1. Of course you don't have to have invite/allow them to come along on a trip you have planned. Just say no, kindly. Give whatever reason you want- the activities aren't compatible, you want some time with just your DH and the kids, etc. No regrets and no need to stress about it. 2. In the future, it would be nice of you to plan a short low-key getaway with them, as others have suggested. Almost everything you described is true of everyone as they get older, with the exception of the bickering, which is kinda par for the course as well. Presumably it brings them joy. This is what we do with my parents, both of whom have health/mobility issues and bicker. We do our own more active vacations, and then do an extended weekend at the beach or lake, or at a Homestead/Nemacolin type place every few years. [/quote]
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