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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]"Gee Mom and Dad - it sounds like the space is not big enough for all of us no matter how we squish.  Can you think of any way to make it work?  We hate to disappoint you though so would you want Mike to come with just Mikey?"[/quote]

Incredibly passive aggressive, rude, and perhaps even manipulative. [/quote]

[b]Not really. Very accurate, sticks to the facts of situation with neutral language, and offers a compromise[/b]

Grandparents often do no think of the logistics of traveling with little ones. In fairness to them, they haven't had to think about such things in decades.

She asked for details well in advance of the trip, yet had to give a tentative yes before knowing the layout.

12 hrs drive time for 2 days at the beach, which only the toddler will remember seems like a long run for a short slide given the (no)sleeping arrangements.

DH here btw and DH should be the one to politely decline offer [/quote]

Not at all. You should just straight out ask what you're looking for, instead of being circular and avoiding the direct question you want to ask. "Mom and dad - we'll be uncomfortable in the assigned room. Can we have one of the other rooms? Or can baby sleep with you?"

No need to be evasive - just be direct. But I still think both are incredibly rude when someone's offering you a free room. Either politely decline, or accept the offer as is. Or pay for your own accommodations. [/quote]

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