I've had enough of hosting ungrateful guests.

Don’t let her spoil future Christmas days. Just spend it with those you love and invite her on Boxng Day for one night only.

How discourteous I wouldnt have them back again please or offend.

@lynne59. It looks very likely from now on or I will be visiting family in the UK

Oldbatty. And Biting my tongue is something that I am learning to do as I get older. I can be quite outspoken, I'm learning to chose my battles

Oldbatty. I wanted to post so needed to register. It was obviously on my mind!

so if I talk about wanting to see my Grandkids more, I would call myself Moreykiddytime?

so you made up a name to go alongside your story? Interesting concept.

She's in her 30s? She sounds like a petulant teenager. She didn't get up until 3pm - the lazy cow.

If it were me, I'd be on holiday every Christmas.

I would rather bite my tongue (hence the name) because all hell will break loose. I would disinvite them but they invite themselves. So next year I won't be here! And I don't think I'll be unreasonable doing so.

I'd say that's absolutely unacceptable behaviour in someone else's house. You've done well not to blow up over it!
It's not worth causing a family fight over, but just never invite them again.

I intend to speak to him. Ive always been the one wanting Christmas at home, he would happily go away on holiday and I have always said no. I told him I am not doing it anymore and he said good. I know he does it more for his GC so they have a good Christmas

No much at all. She has always been spoilt by her Dad. He did tell her off but its generally lighthearted and it goes in one ear and out of the other. My daughter is 20 and she was as outraged as me. She was here last year as well and carried on the same way. Her older sister was here and she is completely different.

Think it would be the last invitation unless there was a change of attitude from your step daughter. You need to have a frank conversation with your husband.

What does your partner say?

No, barely. She has been awake but prefers lounging in bed! We are not big drinkers,

mmmmm been on the grape juice I think?