My DP is taking his kids down south to see his Mum next week & they're staying for a week. I can't go with him as I'm working which, if I'm honest, I'm very happy about as she smokes like a bloody chimney & I don't want our DD in her house for that length of time.
However, I've just discovered I'm not working at all next week - I've been given annual leave. So my dilemma is this. If I tell my DP that I'm off next week, he'll naturally expect me to go with him. But the devil in me thinks if I tell him I'm working he'll pootle off to his mum's. nonethewiser. And of course, I'd have to bribe the neighbours to keep shtum.
Bugger. I hate going to her house. DP's DS lives there too & she smokes too. There are 2 aunts who visit daily & they smoke too. There is a continuous haze of nicotine in the house. What should I do?? I know honesty is the best policy but when I think of the times we've spent just 2 days there, it was awful. I just don't want my DD passively smoking for a week. They do try & help by going into the dining room to smoke but its all open plan so we get it anyway.
What I really need is an upfront honest way to get out of going. Please help!!