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[quote=Anonymous]I get along well with my in-laws, who live locally. Probably once a month, husband will do something one-on-one with his dad in the evening (dinner and drinks, ballgame, that kind of thing). I am happy that he does this and glad to stay home with our kids (who go to bed around 8pm). My etiquette question involves my mother-in-law. She usually wants to come over on these evenings when my husband and his dad have their "guy time". I like her and am fine to have her over and get that she wants to see the kids. BUT the guys nights typically start around 6pm. So that means about 2 hours of time with the grandkids, and then... she and I are just hanging out.... I am fine sucking it up and making idle chit chat (we like each other, like I said), but there are a ton of things I'd rather be doing on those rare evenings at home by myself.

Is it rude to turn her down when she wants to come over when her husband goes out with my husband? Usually the requests come through my husband, and she and I don't communicate directly about these plans. Husband understands, but feels awkward telling her no. Help![/quote]

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