I have a friend who lives near Geneva and once, when all other options had been exhausted, flew her brother from Sweden to babysit three under tens for one night.
I find sitting in traffic jams or crawling at 10mph very stressful and Monday, I am working anyway.What would you have done with the 6 or 7 hours wasted that you couldn't do the next day?
Up to you it's your choice, might be a nice little break in Devon though plus maybe the chance to bond with your wife's grandchildren.My wife's daughter, who lives in Devon, asked us if we could baby sit for her next week end. She lives 330 miles away so that would be a 660 miles journey on M6 and M5 . I said "No" due to distance involved for just a few days. Her husband offered to pay for the fuel but I still refused on the ground that if we do it this time, they will take it for granted next time. My wife, on the other hand, has said she will do it so it will be a train journey for her as I stick to my guns. I expect the "do gooders" on this site to turn against me now with excuses like: family comes first, relationships etc.... Fire away.
I expect the "do gooders" on this site to turn against me now with excuses like: family comes first, relationships etc.... Fire away.
I suppose we all handle relationships different but the way you opened your post says enough to me," my wifes daughter" do you not see her as your daughter , or even step daughter (now theres a phrase I hate, step son or daughter) do you see her children as your grandchildren,
And another!As they are older children, could they not get the train to you for the weekend instead?
From my front door to their front door is actually 330 miles. Could be 200 as the crow flies though.I think you may have hit on a solution to the OP's dilemma. North Wales to Devon can't be much more than 200 miles, if that. Less than 2 hours in a light aircraft, with no traffic jams ...
Really , I have a very good relationship with all of them and they all regard me as their dad. In public, I always introduce them as " my daughters" . I also have one daughter and one son of my own and they all see each other as brothers and sisters.I suppose we all handle relationships different but the way you opened your post says enough to me," my wifes daughter" do you not see her as your daughter , or even step daughter (now theres a phrase I hate, step son or daughter) do you see her children as your grandchildren, is this the same part of your family that you didn't want at your house using your electricity while you wasn't there.
and finally is there a reason that you haven't mentioned, personally I would be there like a shot. but I'm lucky, my daughter and grandaughter live really close... next door in fact
If it was just 100 miles away, I wouldn't hesitate and do it but the thought of travelling on the M6 and M5 on a Friday and Monday , stuck in traffic jams and taking a good 7 hours each way puts me off.