DD - I'm sure we have all bitten once by these expectations - it's how you manage the situation next time with hindsight (and blinding generosity
) that counts.
I'm sure the news of your generosity will travel very fast to all the other relatives.
The first (and last) time for me was an all expenses paid (inc. air tickets) 2 week vacation for the parents in law at our house.
It was then I learnt to fully appreciate the saying "deep pockets, short arms"