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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. They're a 30-60 minute drive away, and though we get along fine, we just don't have much in common and our visits are nothing to get excited about. It's more out of habit at this point, and I don't think I'll want to give up too many more weekend days with both of us working . I'm just not sure how kids might change that dynamic. [/quote]

Oh wow, this just made me sad.  My parents are on the other side of the country, and we try to see them when we can (usually two trips there a year, and they come here two or three times a year).  DC is 6.  I would give an arm and a leg to be able to see them more often, but we're stuck with the limitations of work and school schedules.  I grew up with my maternal grandparents two blocks away from us, and I saw them daily; they were an integral part of my childhood.

I think it really depends on your relationship with your parents/inlaws.  I would love more time for our family with my parents - DC loves them, they love DC, and the distance is hard. Skype and FaceTime have been key.  MIL, on the other hand, doesn't like to Skype or FT, and won't travel to see us, so we try to travel to see her at least once a year.  I don't get upset about this - I can't change her unwillingness to travel, and I understand that she loves our DC.  We make an effort to Skype/FT with FIL because he really appreciates seeing DC, and he and his wife aren't in a position to travel (they've come here once, and it will probably be the only time due to physical and financial restrictions).

Overall, I wish we could be closer to family.       [/quote]

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