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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP needs to come define "catering to". [/quote]

I agree.  Maybe the ILs don’t really require that much, but as the host OP feels to do a lot of things that they don’t expect or demand anyway.  This is common in our household, for example. One of us feels that as the host you always have to do x, y or z and the other doesn’t — especially with family.  OP wouldn’t be the first person to take things on on her own accord and then complain.

I think it’s pretty clearnwhat’s going on: OP just doesn’t want them around when her parents are visiting. That’s it. [/quote]

Even if your last sentence is true, is that so bad?  They are seeing them for 2 weeks out of the whole year.  They won't be at any other celebrations or holidays.  I don't think this is a huge deal unless the kids or DH care about their presence.  There are 52 other weeks in the year to visit.

My potential bias:  my parents and ILs don't get along and can't be at anything together.[/quote]

^50 weeks![/quote]

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