PIL, 80's, take a cottage in the same place at the same time every year. SIL and BIL always go too.
We went almost annually when the DC were little but when they were Secondary age we made the decision not to miss school. PIL felt I was being tricky 'it's only a weekend' partly I think encouraged by DH.
We were told last Spring that September last year would be the last time; they weren't as mobile, it was getting too expensive and after 25 years it might be time for a change. They really wanted us all to go so DH DD & I went, DS had just started Uni so couldn't make it.
It was quite hard work, they're set in their ways and like things done 'just so'.
However I threw myself into it, taking MIL shopping, cooking for everyone, making cakes doing the general chores. TBF they appreciated my efforts and I was happy to help , I didn't really enjoy it but I knew it was the last time.
Except it isn't. They've decided to go again this year and want DH & me to join them, DD has a pre booked trip planned.
I really don't want to go, it's 3 days of precious annual leave, I don't really enjoy BIL & SIL's company and after years of going to the same place I find it dull.
DH really wants to go but he's cross that I don't. I've suggested he goes alone leaving but he thinks it'll look odd.
Sorry for the essay but AIBU to not go or should I suck it up?