Hi papa thanks for the words. Certainly adds an extra dimension to everything with a special needs child.

Thank you for your suggestions as well, they sound sensible as well as an opportunity to talk to W properly without putting forward a blunt "no".

I do feel incredibly guilty for S as he does enjoy his holidays but the reality is he is too much for 1 person to cope with when you consider flights etc etc. Don't think W has even considered him at all and appears more set on getting away with her GF.

Thanks for the suggestions papa.