DEAR ABBY: I\u0027m 33 with a wonderful husband and amazing kids, ages 4 and 6. I have a close bond with my parents.
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Abby, I bend myself into a pretzel to make it work for them, and yet there are always excuses why they won’t visit. Mom tells me she misses the kids, but she invariably expects me to pack a bag and head that way. It’s frustrating. Sometimes our budget is so tight, I don’t have the luxury of spending an extra $70-plus in gas for a trip. My financial situation is not her burden, so I never mention it.
P.S. If your mother gets lonely between visits, she can always video chat, as countless other grandparents do today.
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