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[quote=Anonymous]OP, plenty of people on here don't understand. We did this with my parents as well for decades until my parents simply couldn't do it anymore. There were always problems, but afterwards they raved about how wonderful it was. My parents are older now and the trips are a huge part of their good memories with their kids and grandkids.

I also get that this is unfair at this point to your DH and kids.

So, I think the only thing you can do at this point is tell them that between the kids being older and them (your parents) not being as flexible, you've decided to do 2 different trips this year. One with just the kids, then another with all of you. I would tell them as soon as possible since ideally you would have told your mom while you were planning so she could have been adjusting.

Saying their feelings will be hurt isn't exactly right. It is that life is slipping by for them, and something that meant a lot to them is now over due to aging--which is scary. By addressing it as you still get to take trips, just not every one, will help with the hurt. [/quote]

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