Should I have been consulted before my SIL and BIL invited his kids to my event?

An amateur astronomer has been observing celestial events for 25 years and invited family to watch a meteor shower, reserving two camping spots.

January 4th 2025.

Should I have been consulted before my SIL and BIL invited his kids to my event?
Dear Abby,

I have a passion for astronomy that has been burning bright for over 25 years. I love nothing more than gazing up at the night sky and taking in all the celestial wonders that it has to offer. Every time there is a meteor shower or any other exciting event, I make sure to be there, ready to witness it all.

This year, I decided to share my love for stargazing with my family. I invited my brother-in-law and his wife to join my husband and me for a meteor shower viewing. We all have campers, so I took the liberty of making reservations and paid the deposit for two spots.

I was looking forward to spending a night under the stars with my loved ones, but unfortunately, things didn't go as planned. My brother-in-law and his wife arrived late, and by the time they got there, all the prime viewing spots were taken. We ended up having to squeeze into a less than ideal spot, which took away from the experience.

Despite the less-than-perfect circumstances, we still managed to make the most of the evening and enjoy the meteor shower. But I couldn't help feeling disappointed that my brother-in-law and his wife didn't seem as enthusiastic about the event as my husband and I were.

I understand that not everyone shares the same interests, but it would have been nice if they had made more of an effort to arrive on time and show some enthusiasm. I don't want to sound ungrateful, but I couldn't help but feel a little let down.

I'm not sure if I should talk to them about it or just let it go. I don't want to cause any tension in our family, but I also don't want to feel like my efforts to share my passion were unappreciated.

Sincerely,
Amateur Astronomer

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