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[quote=Anonymous]I have three kids under the age of sex and we frequently travel one hour away to visit DH's parents and 3 sisters who all live in their hometown.  It is hell but we do it because our sacrifice makes it easier on everyone else.  So I personally cannot imagine making that sacrifice if I had no kids and no worries about pee in the car seats or baby wailing in traffic or toddler and 5yo arguing nonstop.

On the other hand my sister lives 18 hour flight away and has never met my kids.  We have offered to pay for her air ticket to visit us but she has not.  This makes me sad but I won't consider a trip to her for at least three years.

OP, If you want everyone to come to your house plan an elaborate early afternoon party or holiday celebration on a Sunday.  Saturday is the worst day for folks with kids due to activities, errands, etc.  Coordinate with parents on the practical matters (i.e. Not just "I'll fix lunch for the kids" but "I have borrowed a Pack n' Play and a high chair and toys and a few Dora and Sponge Bob DVDs and created a kids corner with no valuables where they can play safely).  Then they'll come.[/quote]

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