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for going on holiday to Spain/France with DD leaving DH and DS at home

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mus2709 · 06/08/2012 21:00

DH and Ds (14) do not like travelling or going away from home even for meals out. We always end up arguing on the day/ night before and having to cancel the trip/meal. For example, over the Easter break, I booked a weekend at the Chessingtons and on the morning of the trip, it rained. They did not want to go because of the weather but it was too late for me to cancel. We eventualy went after an argument and lots of begging from DD (6). They enjoyed the trip. Last year we holidayed in the UK. On the day of the trip, they refused to get out of bed, so , I loaded the car and left with DD. DH and DS followed the next day. They thought I would cancel the trip and stay at home. This year, I want to go abroad. I have not booked anything because I have been listening to their comments. I am beginning to feel resentful and I am greatly tempted to book one of the last minute breaks. Will I be unreasonable to do so?

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WorraLiberty · 06/08/2012 21:02

I would do it if I were you but not in a 'martyr' type way.

Just tell DH and DS that you accept they don't like going on holiday so you're going to take your youngest instead.

OutInAllWeathers · 06/08/2012 21:02

Just book for you and dd and leave the grumpy ones at home!! Grin

MrMiyagi · 06/08/2012 21:04

If all 4 of you couldn't afford to go, ywbu, if they don't want to and you're happy for just the 2 of you to go, go for it and enjoy some mother daughter time!

MrsRhettButler · 06/08/2012 21:05

Yanbu

NatashaBee · 06/08/2012 21:07

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Peppin · 07/08/2012 18:10

In similar vein, my DS (10) always complains bitterly about going to the beach, which sort of spoils foreign holidays. However, I insist on it, and when there, he loves it and never wants to leave when time to go home.

I say: be more dictatorial. Take charge and tell them what the family will be doing, and brook no argument. What's the worst that can happen? They genuinely don't like it and you all have a rubbish day. You can go home early! Nothing ventured...

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