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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]They have made the decision that there is something more important than seeing their grandkids every single Sunday.  And now they ask you - adults, with jobs, families, and other responsibilities, to conform YOUR schedules around THEIR activities?  And pout when you don't?  No effin' way.  If you have a free Saturday and want to see them, fine, and sure, schedule some time with them.  But I certainly wouldn't limit my or my kids' activities because my parents are selfish.  [/quote]

[b]OP again. [/b]This is how I feel! But the way they present it is like it's assumed that we need to change our plans, since theirs are religious and obviously more important than having little Johnny go to a friend's birthday party. [b]There's definitely a sense that their plans are more important than ours, because admittedly, we don't go to church or do any religious activities. And the underlying subtext is that we *could* spend Sunday with them, if we wanted to go to Sunday school, church services, etc[/b]. [/quote]

These folks are attempting to manipulate. It takes two to tango, so just end the dance by refusing to join in.  Go about your life and if there is a mutually convenient time for everyone to meet up, then go for it. But do not rearrange your life for folks who have another agenda, even if they are the grandparents. [/quote]

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