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[quote=Anonymous]It was decided this weekend that, for spring break, we will be joining my in-laws at a mountain chalet (cabin/lodge) resort for 5 nights. I only agreed to this because my husband grudgingly agreed to a vacation of my choosing last year, and he wants to appease his parents. Our kids love them too, so I am taking one for the team. But I’m seriously dreading it.

It’s a big place and we will have our own rooms and bathrooms, and sort of our own “wing”, but will be sharing common areas. Short of the usual advice such as to take lots of walks alone, make time to work out, find alone time, how do you deal with things like:

Mornings? I’m not a morning person. I’m not ready to socialize and be “on” right away. Is it wrong to send DH out to the common areas alone most mornings? And what about breakfast? I don’t eat it. I like coffee and maybe a hard boiled egg, but I’m not a big restaurant breakfast every morning person. Ok to stay home and send DH and the kids with his parents?

What about when I just need a break? Is it ok to just excuse myself and say I want to read? Go to the hot tub alone? Etc? I have a feeling my MIL will want to be my shadow, and I’m ok with that to an extent. How do I tactfully turn her away when I’ve had enough and need to recharge?

Also, what’s the best way to break it to the in-laws that we would like to have dinner/sightsee/do this alone as our nuclear family?

Any other tips for surviving shared quarters with in-laws is appreciated![/quote]

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