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Am I crazy?

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NK91 · 04/09/2025 09:16

I just need a sanity check please.
I have a toddler, and am due a 2nd baby just before Christmas.
My husband and I have our family holiday for all 4 of us booked for when the baby is about 7months old.
A sibling of mine has now let us know they are getting married abroad one week before our holiday. This trip will be a Friday to a Sunday, with the wedding on the Saturday.
I have said great my husband and I will go but won't bring the kids as it's too big an ask for them one week after the next and also going abroad for essentially 48hours with a toddler and what will be a relatively new baby is a logistical nightmare.
Of course in an ideal world they'd go, but we would not have any sort of trip if we bring them and I don't think it's in my kids best interest. It seems to have rocked the boat a bit, but they are not parents. Do I stick to what I know is best for my kids or am I being crazy here?
Thank you

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selondon28 · 04/09/2025 09:20

Stick to what you know is best for them. Your sibling may want your kids there but in reality they will barely see them in the craziness of their wedding weekend, meanwhile you are your dh will be playing tag team with the kids, having a rubbish time and potentially missing key bits of the wedding celebrations.

NK91 · 04/09/2025 14:11

Yeah between different nap schedules, bedtime etc we'd essentially miss the day, or at least not get to celebrate they way I feel we should with everyone.

And also I just think it's a lot on the kids to expect them to fly in, then be in good form on the following day and then just fly home the next day. Seems unnecessary and honestly just not a big deal to not bring them?

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LaVitesse2022 · 04/09/2025 14:14

I think if people are getting married abroad they shouldn't expect all family to be able to attend. You are being reasonable.

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NK91 · 05/09/2025 18:37

LaVitesse2022 · 04/09/2025 14:14

I think if people are getting married abroad they shouldn't expect all family to be able to attend. You are being reasonable.

Thank you :)

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