Live abroad, DC just started 3 weeks of half-term. A while ago, my parents mentioned they were planning to visit. They hadn't booked anything so we suggested a mutual meeting place so we could holiday together. This was refused and we heard nothing more. In the meantime, DH has a job offer meaning he has had to take most of his holiday before he finishes, leaving him two days he can take over the next three weeks. We assumed my parents wouldn't be coming as we heard nothing more. ............................................................. Today, I was told they are going to X place (a resort 2.5 hours away) for 5 nights inc weekend and then to Y place (city 1 hour away) for 2 nights. They "hope we can join them". ..................................................................... DH doesn't want to go to X, he said that the last time they said they would come over (and didn't actually come in the end). He also wants to see DC at weekend as he doesn't during the week. ..............................,,,,......................... Parents have said I can take DC for whole time they are in X and DH can join at weekend. They didn't ask, nor see the need to discuss it with us. I also have to work in between, but work are v. flexible! .......................................................................How can I make everyone equally unhappy and pissed off with me? ..................................................................... If I take DC to X Saturday afternoon, returning Monday morning. Then agree to meet in Y one day. Does that seem a reasonable compromise?