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[quote=Anonymous]I think it's kind of unreasonable all around.  Since his brother is local and you're pregnant and have two little ones, I think it's really a fine request to stay home this year and celebrate in your own home.  I don't think they get a "stipulation" clause -- you invited them, they declined, it's their loss.

However, your parents are local, so you see them all the time, and presumably they'll see their grandchild a lot.  So it doesn't seem unreasonable that you'd rotate back to your husband's family next year.  But are you saying you have other out of state siblings that all sync-up on off years when you're there?  If so, I can see staying to your current schedule.  But if not, I do think you should go back to your DH's family next year, just out of deference since they see you less often than you see your local family.

That said, there's a LOT to be said for changing traditions as your family grows.  I think it's a good idea to consider having Christmas at home now that you have 3 of your own and want to build your own traditions in your own home.[/quote]

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