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Again, as a parent it was your mum's choice to have children - yourself and your sisters - which means her choice to make sacrifices when it comes to looking after those children. Similarly with your mum's bf choosing to be in the relationship. It's not your job to take the responsibility off their shoulders. Obviously you care how they're doing, but it can't come at the sacrifice of your own wellbeing. That's been proven over and over again.

Kids can deal with being disappointed sometimes. Sometimes sitting at home can lead to all sorts of fun games when given the chance to use their imagination instead of being spoon-fed entertainment. I'm sure everyone's had holidays where not much happened. It's not about it being fair or not fair, but if it were, then isn't it fair that they get a chance to learn how to entertain themselves, and a chance to learn how to handle the disappointment of not getting to do something they want to do, and a chance to feel grateful the next time they do get to do it?