Long tricky history with the in laws, very up and down relationship, always feel like we are walking on eggshells.
They want our daughter overnight for Halloween. In other words, they want her to have a sleepover at their house after they take her trick or treating.
Whilst we are not fond of interacting with them very often (we keep them at arms length) our daughter would really enjoy this as her aunty isn't too much older than her, and they like spending time together.
Here's the issue, last time she stayed overnight, she came home the next day and was in tears for a good portion of the day, due to having her legs absolutely covered in flea bites! It disrupted her sleep the next night and was generally causing her discomfort and pain.
I know they have not combatted this issue since. (They have many cats and a dog. They have learnt to live with it)
When they came to us a couple of weeks ago, I saw the state of DP's sisters legs and they are red raw and scabbed with bites all up to her knees.
I know they will have an issue and push for a reason if we say she can only go for the day.
But would I be unreasonable to tell them the truth, and prevent her from sleeping over??