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[quote=Anonymous]I agree, DH should talk to them to set expectations. I wouldn’t set an ultimatum or anything about staying in a hotel, but just frame it that the kids are getting older, they will be taking more time to do their own activities. Yes, you will get less time with them, just as we do as parents, but this is appropriate & healthy for their age. To keep the family time positive, please don’t complain to them about the time they are spending separate from us. They are learning a balance & so are we. And then with DH and kids, make specific plans for the wkend - we will do this altogether, Larla will have this activity, etc (as much as you can). Then you can give ILs the plan for the day - we are doing X, then Larla’s going to her friend’s while we do x, and then we’ll all be back to get dinner at x restaurant. Get the kids out of the house if they want for some of the visit. [/quote]
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