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[quote=Anonymous]I agree with everyone who's said you need to talk to your dad, tell him you're missing the times where you really got to focus on him and him on you, plus you feel like your DD gets lost among the grandkids visiting.

So tell him you'd like to host him and his wife but not her kid and grandkids.  If the kid and grandkids want to come, they should stay in a hotel so you can actually pay attention to your dad some.

Be prepared for whatever reaction he has, because he may not react well and you may risk seeing even less of him or an ultimatum about the adult daughter and grandkids HAVING to come along.  And in that case you are free to say "Well Dad, I tried to explain to you what we're experiencing, but since you are prioritizing your new wife and her adult kid over your own kid and grandkids, we'll see you when we visit you.  We also hope you'll change your mind."

Or whatever you feel like your answer will be if he answers negatively.  But you're right to lay down your needs honestly, and you are being totally reasonable.  Don't let anyone make you feel UNreasonable.[/quote]

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