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Originally Posted by maat55
I think you should look at the possibililty of just you going to see your dad and him his parents. I think your families would understand that, 8 traveling is a problem. These trips alone are a financial disaster. Family visits should never be a huge burden, think about it.
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I will second this. I sounds like both of you are independant. Take the trip yourself. In addition demand from your families that they come and see you.
I live 400 miles from my family and best/oldest friend. Huge family- aunts uncles cousins and cousins kids now total close to 70 on my mothers side and we are real close. Our philosophy has been that we do drive in 2-3 times per year. If there is a wedding, then that is one of the 2-3 trips. Otherwise we expect to get visitors here in cincy. Only 3 of my family members have visited us (except for our wedding here). I know everyone is busy, but family is a two way street.
See the family by yourself (to keep costs down). If the families want to see your family (and the kids), they need to make it a point to see you where you live.