Road Trip to Vegas-Bad Idea? My brother is getting married in Vegas in December. I wanted to fly with my husband and daughter, but my mom won't get in a plane. I agreed to drive only because I knew mom wouldn't be able to find a ride down there. My mom agreed to pay for some of the gas but the 27 hour car ride is going to put a lot of wear and tear on my car. I offered (as well as my brother) to pay for a plane ticket, but she still refuses to fly.
Well, now my sister has come up with this idea that we should split the cost of a van rental and all drive there!! I think the amount of gas we'd spend along with hotel stays would amount to the cost of a plane ticket. Aside from that, my sister has 2 year old twins!! I am not driving for 27 hours with toddlers-that I wouldn't agree to, so now I'm the bad guy.
My thought is to have my sister, mom, and her kids drive down since sis decided to go just recently. I can then enjoy a short flight. Unfortunately, I think if I suggest this, I'll be an even bigger bad guy than I already am now.
What do you think?
Update: October 23, 2009. Everyone's response was so helpful and I appreciate it. I think one point made was that I wouldn't live it down. This person has obviously met my family. LOL No, I think the thing I take responsibility for is agreeing to do it when I had reservations about it. I can't go back on my word, because it's just not me to do so but I will leave my sister and her kids to find their own way to Vegas. Thank you all so much for your honest opinions. - Asked by peytonlee, A Thinker, Female, 29-35, Medical / Dental |