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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have 3 kids, full time jobs, and a second home just over 2 hours from our primary residence (with no traffic) and drive there almost every weekend. So I think you’re being a bit silly that a 2 hour trip is not easy. If you do it more often it will become easier. Also, is she unable to drive to you? You’re both being a bit unreasonable. [/quote]

I was going to say this exact same thing, right down to the number of kids and the frequency of which I go to  my weekend home.  And, OP, there really hasn't been beach traffic since Covid.  In another year, you could have pulled that card, but not this year.[/quote]

Wow must be nice. Regular people can’t be at their (or anyone’s) beach houses every week. [/quote]

+1. Who would do our house chores on the weekend? Our grocery shopping? Meal prep for the week? Are we supposed to cram it all in Monday through Thursday while we both work full time and parent two toddlers?

Mother can drive to OP once a month. OP can drive to her once a month. Alternate so it's not as much of a burden on anyone. [/quote]

I must have better time management skills because yes I do get everything done from Monday to Thursday plus find time to workout everyday and deal with my SN child’s therapy and school issues. My point though is that this isn’t a time issue. OP just needs to be honest about where it falls on her priority list.  As a PP said, boundaries are great but then she just has to be ok with her mother’s reaction. [/quote]

Yeah, I think you're right that this is about priorities.  OP just needs to be honest with her mom that her mom doesn't fall anywhere on her priority list.  OP would rather deprive her kids than put herself out a little bit.  [/quote]

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