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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Not sure why kids can’t “just hang out” for a week, especially when there’s a few day trips mixed in. I mean, take a couple new Lego sets or jigsaw puzzles along, make sure there are outdoor toys like balls and splash pads, rent family movies from the local library. I can’t believe you literally can’t spend a week with your family without a pool.[/quote]

Probably because after COVID, the idea of paying $$$ and dealing with travel hassle to go sit in a house and do puzzles or watch movies like they've been doing for free at home for the past year plus isn't exactly appealing.[/quote]

I totally get it- was in a similar situation with my family.  They all talked about wanting a family trip but it was pretty much on me to research, they're picky (one sister insists on bringing her dog) and no one wanted to commit early enough.  When it was clear nothing was going to happen I booked something for my immediate family and stopped at my parents along the way to visit for a couple days.  At the last minute my brother and his family came in too but stayed at my parents longer.  They all seemed annoyed that we were moving on rather than sit around with them all week.  DH would have gone bonkers because there's nothing to do and my parents have downsized and are intolerant of our two rambunctious kids (toddler and preschooler).  Oh well!  Maybe next year.[/quote]

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