I know the title sounds mean, but basically my in-laws kind of invited themselves to us this xmas several months ago (my husband and I afterwards kind of chuckled about it, wondering how it had happened, but thought we'd just go ahead with it).
The thing is, we both would prefer to have my parents over this xmas - they're much easier to be around and the atmosphere will be a lot more laid back. I'll be 8mos pregnant at xmas with no 2 (I didn't know I was pregnant when we agreed to their visit) and one of the big things that puts me off the in-laws coming is the heavy drinking and me having to put up with raucous behaviour while probably feeling a bit crap and tired. I know xmas is a time for indulgence but they really do indulge big time!
We thought we'd tell them when they visit soon, and to soften the blow, would say we'd visit them next xmas (they live 200+ miles away). I know my husband is a bit worried about hurting their feelings, and I have underlined to him that if he's just going along to keep me happy, not to, and if he wants them over, I'll just suck it up. He says he definitely doesn't and i believe him - it's just awkward for him to have that conversation with them now.
The other thing is we had a rubbish xmas last year for various reasons, so I want a nice, chilled out one this year.
Guess I just wondered what people thought about this - does it sound unreasonable?
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kkllww · 16/09/2014 09:18
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