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[quote=Anonymous]OP, have you explained to your mom and sister what kind of financial impact this will have on the kids?  If not, I would say to them that I would love to go with the kids but money is very tight and you would have to restrict the kids' activities for the summer to pay for the trip.  If they don't care, that's awful, but you then have to decide what you value most:  avoiding a fight/rift with your mom and sister or providing your children with specific opportunities over the summer.

I'm not telling you to try to lay a guilt trip on them, but just explain the facts.  Most sane grandmothers and aunts would not want to deprive their grandchildren/nieces/nephews.  Maybe they just don't understand the financial choice you have to make.

Re:the hassle of travel - that to me is a cop out.  I know your sister is being inconsiderate by demanding attendance at a far-flung place but sometimes you just deal with that.  You guys could deal with the logistics in order to attend a wedding.  I wouldn't bring that angle up again.[/quote]

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