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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, are you and your sister young, unmarried and/or childless?[/quote]

Why does it matter? Other than SIL feeling and acting superior to them, I guess...[/quote]

Because if OP and her sister swan in and out for meal times and leave all prep, cooking, cleaning, shopping and child care to their hosts, they suck.[/quote]

Yes, because the young and the childless are the only ones who slack on responsibility.  :roll:

Much better for SIL to hold them hostage in order for her to ensure that they pay their debt to the family holiday by incurring the requisite number of hours of shared childcare.

Seriously, PP? My guess is many of the older marrieds will shirk out of many things in order to enjoy football or surf the net for Black Friday deals, like anyone else.

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Please. We all have those "single and loving it" family members who contribute nothing, consume everything, and complain any time a child dares to make a peep. Maybe if you don't think this is true, it's you.[/quote]

Wow, you sound like you could use another coffee.

I'm the oldest child, and I usually host. My youngest, *gasp* childless brother is an amazing guest who always helps clear the table, tidies the room he uses, helps pour wine, etc. He always shows up with some kind of hostess grift. He has stayed with me on numerous occasions and he is welcome any time. 
The middle brother doesn't so much as bring his own plate into the kitchen, much less anyone else's, or offer to help with lighting the candles. He He's also welcome any time.

Difference is, if I offer to host, I know it's on me to host and make everyone happy and comfortable. Coming to my home and celebrating something I invited you to come and enjoy doesn't come with a price of admission.

If SIL doesn't like OP as a guest, she either needs to alter her perceptions of what being a host or what her expectations of guests is. [/quote]

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