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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why on earth would you even consider doing this to yourself?[/quote]

Because my dad has a shot back and hates travelling, and my brother and his wife are going to be at his house to accommodate.  They then pretty much told us "Christmas is here" this year, which in turn hurt my mom's feelings (I'm closer to her than my dad).  So then I was trying to be nice...[/quote]when you try to be nice to everyone, no one is happy.  I honestly don't even think my kids would enjoy three christmases in a row - it would dilute the effect of all of it.  If it's dad's house this year, then it can be mom's next year.  She'll get over it, or she won't.  Or maybe it's moms turn this year since the siblings family is with dad and next year can be his turn.  Again, he's a grown up and presumably has dealt with disappointment before.   Be kind and firm and don't accept guilt if it's given.  Grow a backbone.  Decide what you want and do it.  Don't make yourself crazy for everyone else- that way lies resentment and anger.  It's supposed to be fun, for goodness sakes![/quote]

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