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[quote=Anonymous]I think you need to have a full itinerary. Don't sit around the house all day - that's a recipe for disaster. I know you say it's a small town, but surely they have a bowling ally, a movie theater, a rec center or community theater? Even just a park where you're going to take the kids each afternoon. Be there for breakfast, tell them your plans for the day (not times, just activities) and as soon as things start to get tense - excuse yourself & the kids, citing that the next activity is up and you better get going. If you give your kids a proper forum to get their energy out, then their behavior will naturally improve, and they'll get to just be kids away from IL's judging eyes. You'll have an easy out. These kinds of people want to get a rise out of you. The key is to maintain control over yourself, your emtions, and not engage with their drama. When they start it, politely excuse yourself. [/quote]
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