They were due to come down this sunday - mothering sunday. Not sure whether that figured in why they were coming down, but it my first one as a mother myself, so I was looking forward to it. Its about a 5 hour trip for them, so they don't come often.
So my mum phoned me up yesterday, and said - me and your dad are both ill, so we are not going to come. I said I was sorry to hear - and she said, yes we are going to go to Spain instead and get some sun!
I guess they prob do need some sun (doesn't everyone who lives in a cold, dark country in winter). But I feel a bit like, she should have stuck to the plan to see us.
She basically exhausts herself doing loads of random things, interfering and helping out in her community. But it means shes too exhaused when it comes to her family to give them any time. Its always been like this. Should I say something to her - like she should slow down and focus on what really matters - or just let her get on with it....?