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parents visiting
So I got an email from my dad that my parents are coming to visit me and DH this June, "traveling on their own". DH and I live in AK(moved here last July), and I know they are eager to visit. How do I approach the phone call with them? Is it weird that they didn't specifically ask if June was ok? My bday is in June, do I have to offer to share my bday?, was hoping to go camping with DH that week/end. Have 2 weeks of work vacay, but saving it for camping and something else. Can take some other time off, but not to much(no more then 3 days). How much hospitality do I have to offer? Can't offer a room, but referring to how much do I have to hang out with them. I hope they are not "visiting me". Hope they do other traveling around the state!
Monica
Re: parents visiting
Why don't you just ask them what their intentions are? If you're not okay with that week, just tell them. They're your're parents - I'm sure they'll be willing to work with you a little bit.
Of course they're visiting you. You're their daughter.
Do they have major boundary issues with you? If not then I would assume they were also going to do some touring of the state. I assume they're traveling in an RV. If I were you, I would probably ask around at work for personal recommendations of sites for them to visit, and sort of compile a little travel guide for them.
I would call them and ask them how long they were planning on staying, so you can know how much time you need to take off from work. If they say they were planning on staying longer than you are able to. I would simply tell them, that you and DH already have plans, but you would be excited to see them for the days that you have available to them. And possibly tell your DH, to pick up a cake and some ice cream, so you can celebrate your birthday with your parents, even if it's not on the exact date.
I just assumed. She didn't say it, though.
I guess because if they were flying I would think the OP, would have more details about their intended schedule for their stay, already.
and the fact that the parents said they were coming, without asking for a hotel recommendation, since OP doesn't have space for them.
What does "share my bday" mean? Is visiting with your parents an inappropriate way to celebrate your birthday?
You, and we, can make a lot of assumptions about your parents visit, but none of it is a substitute for talking to them about it.
Yeah, this post kind of baffles me. Just call and basically say "Hey- great you're coming this way. Wanted to get a better idea, though, of your plans because we have some things planned for June already, and I have to budget my vacation time.". And if their plans really cause a problem w/ you, then say so. "Oh- I can't take 2 weeks off/ that weekend we'll be out of town/ we don't have a spare room".
And ditto the "sharing your b-day" thing... you do realize it's because of them that you have a b-day? I'm not saying you have to give up your plans, but it's not a crazy idea that they would want to celebrate it with you. It was a huge day in their lives too!
~Benjamin Franklin
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