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[quote=Anonymous]I think it's a very reasonable request. Past and present employers have accommodated similar requests I have made. Heck, I even worked for one family who allowed me to take their youngest child (24 months at the time) on a long weekend visit to see friends and family in my hometown...which involved a 4 hour plane ride. (The rest of the family was entertaining DB's business associate out of town.)

One meal out with your mother is by no means taking advantage of their generosity. BTW don't offer to forgo pay during the time you spend eating with your mother. You will still be in charge of the 3 children. It should be a simple request, and many reasonable employers would be understanding (assuming you're normally allowed to take the children out to eat on occasion).

I would just say something along the lines of, "I just found out that my mother will be in town for an appointment. I would love to see her for a quick visit since I'm not sure when the next opportunity will be. How you would feel about the children and I joining my mother for a meal out?" [/quote]

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