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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP said earlier that the gifts are the sticking point. I'd let it go. If the grandparents don't want to give the gifts to the kids until they see them, let them have their way. The kids will probably appreciate the gifts more in February or March or summer or whenever they get them.

We also have far-flung family and spend most every Christmas at home (sometimes the stars align and we all spend Christmas at a family vacation house which DH and I love but my kids are less than thrilled about).  There are better times, less stressful times to travel.

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OP here. The issues is the gifts. I just don't want to go travel for a 2nd Christmas in January. It's ridiculous. So yes, we could wait until we see the parents again,[b] but that's not really a solution[/b]. They'll still treat it like a 2nd Christmas whenever we see them.

I'm debating just mailing their gifts in December and hoping they mail ours to us. Or come visit us if they want to celebrate a 2nd Christmas. I don't want to travel twice. [/quote]

OP, why isn't that a solution?  You said you don't want the gifts so what's the big deal.  Wait until March or July or whenever you see them again and forget about Christmas gifts unless they bring it up.  Keep reminding them (before hand) that they are very welcome to celebrate Christmas at your house but you won't be able to travel THIS SEASON so it would be great to see them if they come to your house, but otherwise, we'll see you when we can make it out there.[/quote]

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