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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hey, OP. It's tough and you'd think people would get it. But some people really do not.

I would give them a few more chances by making very specific date/time/steps/outcome requests.

Like,

(i) thanks for the text, Jane, I was wondering if you could come over and watch the kids for a couple of hours a week from now, I'd like to go get a haircut. What timeslot might work for you that weekend?

(ii) hey, thanks for the text. Would Tom be able to take Larlo to practice on Tues and Thurs next week? I got a work project and would appreciate a bit of help that week. I know Larlo would love to hang out with Tom...

Make a few polite specific requests before you give up... If they do end up helping out even if 1/4 times, keep asking to get them into the habit...[/quote]

I'm sure they'll get right on booking that last minute flight so OP can get a haircut or pick the grandkids up from practice. It's an hour flight. Not an hour's drive. Not remotely the same thing. OP needs more friends and neighbors to help her out here. Expecting the ILs to book last minute travel for her whims is ridiculous.[/quote]

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