I know what it is like with dad as I spent a fortnight with him last year when my stepmum went on a cruise.and see and speak to him often.
Seems strange I wonder why she thought she couldn't ask you again this year
Thats because my husband who had a heart attack a triple bypass at Xmas and works a 6 day wéek without having had holidya for 6 Years need one this year and we ařre unable to take the time off.