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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It sounds like you need to work with your kids on how to cope with saying goodbye to people at the end of visits.  It's normal for little kids to find this difficult, but it's your job as a parent to help them learn to manage it.  Then it won't be so stressful.[/quote]

+1   Also out how to channel that in your kids and have them make a drawing or write a note to Grandma and Grandpa and mail it.  Hopefully they’ll get a reply.

If you want a longer visit, why can’t you take a weekend and go visit them?  Or invite them for a weekend at a beach, but you may have to make all the plans.

It’s a lot for two older people to travel 5 hours each way on a weekend and visit two different families.  Staying longer may also be more than they can afford.  At least they’re making an effort.

If you’re stressed out or already have a difficult relationship, they probably don’t want to overstay.  And they may also be trying to be respectful of your spouse — they know all stories about bad in-laws.  The old saying is “guests, like fish, begin to smell after three days.”

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