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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.  Grandma is 90.  She's not dying, but the argument of "this could be the last time..." has come up, and is one I can't win.  DH does know about the budget, and the trip was MIL's idea.  She got DH's siblings on board first so now it's "all of the grandchildren are going to Florida".  
I think what will make me feel better is figuring out some ways to fund this trip that don't involve cutting fun stuff for me and the kids.  The trip won't be so bad.  I actually like grandma (it's some of the other family members that I can't stand).  [/quote]

Total emotional manipulation.  What is wrong with your DH?  And why does such a thing have to be planned at a month's notice? "Sorry, Mom, I wish you'd planned that sooner.  I hope you all enjoy the visit."

No, you don't have to go.  In fact, one argument is that you come down separately another time because you don't want to overwhelm Grandma.  I know my 90 year old Grandma can't handle company for longer than a couple hours at a time anyway, especially with a large group that requires leaving her assisted living apt.  What kind of shape is Grandma in?[/quote]

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