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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I want to give you another perspective. DH and I immigrated her after marriage. Our parents live in another country.

When our kids were born, we became closer to my parents. Mainly because my ILs were like you. They criticized DH (their son) for not shaving during the weekend, sleeping in, letting the kids sleep in, letting the kids be in PJs, letting the kids skip showers on the weekend, letting the kids eat their meals while watching TV. All of this, while they sat around wanting to be waited hand and foot to be served and not spending a minute with the children. We used to be drowning when they came to visit and things were always tense.

When my parents came, they took over the running of the household in a way. They would feed the grandkids, watch cartoons with them, cooked for us, my dad used to iron our clothes (he liked to do it, it was his thing) while he watched war documentaries on History channel and they pretty much became a part of our daily life. My DH adores them and he has been there with them as they have aged.

Parents with kids need help and not judgement. It is wonderful that you have paid for the vacation. Now, be a good grandparent and hang out with your grandkids on their terms. Let your son and DIL sleep in and be rested. They should not need a vacation after going on a "vacation" with you. [/quote]

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