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[quote=Anonymous]Op, I’m a stepmother who’s parents have definitely not embraced by DSC and have embraced my DCs (they are half-siblings). So I get it. We have been married almost 10 years, so it’s not going to change at this point. My parents distinguish between “blood” relatives and not blood relatives, and nothing I can say otherwise will change their minds. So I totally get where you are coming from.

That being said, send your two kids on the trip with your folks. They will make a lifetime of memories, and it won’t reduce the sibling bond, which seems strong. The grandparent relationship is special, and let your kids enjoy it.

Frankly, it’s your parents loss to not decide to embrace two additional grandchildren. Your stepchildren aren’t really losing anything - they have grandparents and it’s not like your parents embraced them and then rejected them, so their aren’t hurt feelings.

My DSC’s other parent remarried and her new DH’s parents have embraced my DSC, and I am happy for him, but I also don’t think he is as attached to them as his “blood” grandparents, since he doesn’t call them to share news, although he does enjoy seeing them (they are the only local grandparents).[/quote]

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