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My brother invited my wife and I to his wedding and he wants me to bring my kids . He lives 4 to 5 states away. I have 4 kids under six . It would cost me $2000 just for the flight alone . Is it wrong to not bring my kids? It’s such a hassle for my wife and I. I was thinking of driving but it would take me almost 18 hours one way. FYI I have a 1 year old .
I feel like your brother is clueless about the cost, effort and overall stress of expecting your young family to travel for his wedding.
Can you and your wife get away for the weekend? Are there people would could look after the kids for a couple of nights, or could you go on your own?
He is definitely clueless. He has no kids and he is guilt tripping me into bringing my kids . My mother in law can’t take care of all 4 and she is the only person my wife trust to take care of the kids. I could go on my own but he would be really upset if I don’t bring the kids.
He is definitely clueless. He has no kids and he is guilt tripping me into bringing my kids . My mother in law can’t take care of all 4 and she is the only person my wife trust to take care of the kids. I could go on my own but he would be really upset if I don’t bring the kids.
4 kids under the age of six are going to get absolutely nothing out of the wedding and reception. Having to dress up, sit quietly, not understand what is going on, be away from home in an unfamiliar place, it’s a recipe for potential disaster.
It’s easy for me to say, but I wouldn’t give a flying fig if he’s upset or not. He’s not realistic and he simply doesn’t get to make decisions about your family time, travel and expense.
4 kids under the age of six are going to get absolutely nothing out of the wedding and reception. Having to dress up, sit quietly, not understand what is going on, be away from home in an unfamiliar place, it’s a recipe for potential disaster.
It’s easy for me to say, but I wouldn’t give a flying fig if he’s upset or not. He’s not realistic and he simply doesn’t get to make decisions about your family time, travel and expense.
Thank you. I feel the same way. He also told our entire family that my kids are going and they are already bugging me about it. Just trying to find a way to tell him and the rest of my family in a nice way
Thank you. I feel the same way. He also told our entire family that my kids are going and they are already bugging me about it. Just trying to find a way to tell him and the rest of my family in a nice way
When is the wedding?
Your entire family sounds clueless about the logistics of this. Don’t engage them on the topic.
How about leaving the two youngest with your MIL and take the two oldest. It's still going to be a hassle.
My two oldest are the most challenging. The two younger are calmer . I’ll talk to my brother . My relatives are already making plans involving my kids unrelated to the wedding .
dear Lord, do not entertain your brother's delusional ideas.
when i was a kid i told my sister i wanted a pony. she never bought one for me. i am over it, and now hate her for completely different and unrelated reasons.
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