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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If all my siblings got together and I was the only one excluded, I would absolutely be sad. For whatever reason, SIL doesn't like OP and OP's brother isn't willing to make waves. [/quote]

My husbands siblings get together in random groups all the time.  The only thing that makes this weird is that it is Labor Day weekend.  But why blame SIL and not the brother.  Maybe the OPs brother needs to step up and help hosting and SIL is tired of doing all the work.

Or maybe OP is the only family with kids.  Having kids changes the event.  We are the only family with a kid in my husbands family and we understand that they have kid free get togethers (although it is not a cook out). [/quote]

But...who cares if it IS a cook out? Why is it fine to want a kid-free sushi night or something, but the second it's a cook-out, it suddenly must be a family event, or it's rude? [/quote]

I mean, it would be weird to have a kid-free family cookout. It's not a thing. Can you? Sure. Will people think it's strange? Yes.

Yet, I admit, I'm less likely to invite friends who have a ton of kids. If op has more than 3 kids, or has a kid with behavior problems, maybe they just weren't up to hosting that mess. [/quote]

Uh...what? You are very strange.

You do realize "grilling" or "cooking outdoors" does not have to involve hot dogs, yes? Tell me you know this. I've had plenty of adults-only meals cooked on the grill. Steak, anyone? Grilled fish, anyone?

It really is OK to have fun and spend time outdoors without children. Try it sometime.

-Mother of two[/quote]

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