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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have the same sorts of issues and I don't think you can get a break when you're with inlaws. I just suck it up and show up for every breakfast and no alone time. No way could we ever have nuclear family time on a family trip like that. I think that's why most people find them exhausting... [/quote]
Omg seriously? I will go insane![/quote]

Yeah, this is the wrong approach. OP, is there a coffee maker in your room? Is DH ok taking the kids down to breakfast himself? If so, great! Let him.

Ditto on all else.

You and DH talk it through, make a bit of a plan, and go from there. Be willing to be simultaneously firm *and* cheery. "Oh, I'm just going to take a little walk and clear my head // enjoy this novel for a bit // take a nap // whatever, and I will see everyone for cocktail hour!" etc. Or, "Child 1 and I are going to do x while you guys do y with DH and child 2.  Have fun! We'll see you in a little while!"

Treat it like it's something completely normal and be confident and happy about it, like it would never occur to you that they would object to something so reasonable.

It will be so much easier to be fully present and engaged when you're in the whole group if you take those breaks. [/quote]

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