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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Grandma here. I know my kids think we are a PIA sometimes. We stay in a hotel, rent a car and help out around the house. We do follow the 3 day rule. If you would like the visits to look different talk to them about it. They will probably understand. These visits also provide challenges for the grandparents. It may not always be easy but it is oh so important.

I agree with suck it up. I have serious heart issues and probably won’t live a long life. [b]Give them the joy. You won’t regret it[/b] [/quote]

I'm very sorry for your own health issues and wish you the best.  It sounds like you handle things very differently from OP's parents.  The thing is, OP DOES regret it.  They way her parents are going about this is not bringing joy, it's possibly bringing her more frustration and anger than their joy.

OP, it's so hard but it's okay to set boundaries and communicate. Think of it like dealing with your kids.  If they whine and whine and whine do you give in or stick to your guns? Same with your parents.  "This is our decision.  X works for us.  Y does not."  
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