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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, your DIL has no reason to be upset with you but also you have no reason to be upset with her? It's understandable that your plans changed but it's also understandable that she couldn't rearrange her day on the fly and get back to you right away.

I'm also mildly put off by the way that you [b]frame this entire thing as something you do for your son and DIL[/b]. I am sure they appreciate it, but am skeptical it is quite the act of selfless giving you are making it out to be. Presumably you like seeing your grandkids? And while a few hours of help are always welcome, it also necessitates your DIL or son organizing the kids schedule around the visit to your house, presumably driving over there, going to pick them up... this may not be the godsend you seem to think it is. It is likely more of a mutually beneficial arrangement in which you get quality time with your grandkids and your son and DIL get a little break. You are painting yourself as a martyr here but I'm not even sure I would describe this as a "favor". My mom doesn't consider it a favor when she spends a couple hours with my kids -- she begs for it and wishes it could happen more often.[/quote]

You're wildly projecting. OP literally said she gets to enjoy the grandkids while the parents also get a little break. Sounds like you only read what you want to read into it.[/quote]

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