Parents visit

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I am after some perspective!

My Mum phoned this afternoon and asked if she could 'pop round' tomorrow afternoon with my Dad to see my kids, her grandchildren, before they go back to school on Friday.

My DH has a day off tomorrow and we are off out, he has only had three days off in the last six months so it is a rare treat!

Anyway I explained tomorrow was no good and Thursday we have the last sort out before school including a GP appointment, cricket & collecting some bits from school for Dd.

For background in the last 6 months we have seen them a handful fo times, despite living in the same town!

I guess I am feeling guilty

On speaking with my Dad he let out that they have been out and about today, have a day shopping tomorrow and they have another one planned etc etc

My point is they have had weeks to see the kids but have not. Yet I feel guilty when they ask to see them and I cannot accommodate them.

This is the first time since March they have asked, I have always facilitated them coming here for 'afternoon tea' or dinner. All outside at their request!

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Dont feel bad. It seems like they only wanted to see yourll as it was convenient for them. If they really wanted to see the kids then they can over a weekend?

This seems much bigger than it needs to be. Either they come over during dinner time tomorrow or they come over at the weekend. They don’t need a whole day do they? They don’t need to see them right before school starts

It really isn't a big deal I know!

The weekend would have been fine but one of my kids is away!

I suppose I know the answer really
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No they fit in with you. I have grand children and know the pressures on young families. I also still work, but still have more time on my hands than they do. In this situation I would see them another time, at the convenience of the parents. Being a grandparent is a massive privilege not a right

Tell them another time.