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I would say:

"Sorry, but we don't want overnight guests at this time. It's too much to handle with the infant and toddler. You'll have to sleep at an hotel and organize your own transportation."

And if they're angry, well that's a THEM problem.[/quote]

I did. They were huffy about the hotel for a hot minute but seem to have moved on and are "looking forward to spending time together". Again - they just can't take a hint. I would never dream of traveling to someone's town for Thanksgiving without an explicit invitation and expect them to play tour guide and host several meals for 4 days. [/quote]

So step up and tell them you are NOT up for guests.

If you cannot manage to do that, then thank them for booking a hotel and their own transportation and provide a list of the times you are ABLE to visit with them.  I'd say from Noon to 5pm on THrusady and maybe 2 hours on Sat.  And that's it.  Stick to the schedule and don't back down.  
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