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Do I get grandparents a gift for looking after DC whilst we're at wedding?!

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lovetoscroll · 23/08/2023 07:08

My in laws are coming over this weekend, travelling about 4 hours to get here- by boat and car. They do very little with the grandchildren, unless we go to them- which with 3 children 5 and under is a bit of a faff, it's far easier for them to come here.
This weekend we're off to a wedding and all of my family are going. In laws have been asked for months (since January) to come over to mind the kids.
My parents by comparison have the kids 3 days a week for us, very hands on. I'd never usually buy them a present unless it was something out of the ordinary.
Do I need to get in laws a gift for coming over and if so what kind of thing would you get?!

OP posts:
cuckyplunt · 27/08/2023 18:20

Marks and Spencer orchid.. perfect meh! gift for any occasion.

BIossomtoes · 27/08/2023 18:25

SgtPercyTwentyman · 27/08/2023 18:19

I will give you the benefit of the doubt as assume you are not as rude and unpleasant IRL as your comment here makes you appear.

I’m certainly not rude and unpleasant enough to ask someone to travel for eight hours to do me a massive favour and not show my appreciation in a tangible form.

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