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[quote=Anonymous]OP, a short visit really might be all your parents can handle. Kids, when you're not used to them, can be a lot. Parents get used to the energy, and understand what it means. The good shrieks vs the bad shrieks, as an example. At least your parents are willing to do that much to stay connected, rather than not make the effort at all. I would plan something fun for the short visit so that it can be enjoyable for everyone, including your kids. As in, you and the kids plan a picnic. Get it ready together. Then when parents arrive, go to the park. If weather is bad, have an "indoor" picnic, moving furniture aside. Have kids make hats, or buy hats at the dollar store. Or have silly, small, short parties. Old and young love them, and the older parents get to have a short, managed bit of fun, and the kids remember the cheap party favors. [/quote]
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