Ok, I mean 'Father Christmas' the show, not actual Father Christmas!
A little history:
DD is treated much better than her 2 brothers by GM - gets presents etc when they get nothing (you get the picture).
GM is not very hands on and often says she'd like to see the DC but then 'something comes up' (doesn't stop her moaning about not seeing them)
She also drinks too much and doesn't engage very well when she sees the DC (sits on the edge of the sofa, talking about the company she works for, ignoring DC)
She is also in quite poor health (just had bowel surgery) and not able to do too much.
Today, DC's dad has called me up saying him and his mum want to take DD out of school (she's the eldest) to take her to a showing of Father Christmas and to do activities afterwards.
They want to leave the two boys (3 and 1) in nursery while they do it 7.30 - 6.30)
I'm at work on the day it is on (1 hour drive away) and they will be 40 minutes train ride away from our town.
I only started back at work last week and am only doing one day a week until I go back properly so I can't take the day off.
This is only DS2's second full day in nursery ever (the last one was horrendous and he was upset for most of it)
As it is, DD is looking forward to her Christmas party at school and has made gifts for her teachers and her friends which she is looking forward to giving.
The show is on until 16 January but apparently only showings before Christmas and when DD is at school are good enough.
AIBU to say 'no'?