24/12/2024
OUR DAUGHTER TRIED TO TURN OUR 40TH ANNIVERSARY TRIP INTO HER FREE VACATION WITH BABYSITTING SERVICE, SO I STEPPED IN.
My wife and I had planned our 40th anniversary trip for years—a romantic getaway for just the two of us. Then our daughter Jane found out.
Jane: Mom, how could you leave us out? The kids adore you! Imagine how hurt they'd be if you went without them.
Me: Jane, this trip is for us. It's our anniversary.
Jane: Dad, come on! We never do family trips. What, you are going to ditch your grandkids?
I refused at first, but Jane guilt-tripped my wife, and she caved. To keep the peace, we changed our plans and booked at a family-friendly resort, covering the resort and the grandkids’ flights. Jane and her husband only paid for their tickets.
As the trip approached, Jane’s demands grew.
Jane: Bring snacks for the kids; I don't trust resort food. You and Mom can take them to the pool—we need some uninterrupted relaxation. Oh, and handle bedtime for a few nights. We want to enjoy the nightlife.
It became clear this wasn't a family trip—it was us babysitting while they vacationed. Jane went too far, so I came up with a plan. ⬇️