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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]Being together is rather the point of a family vacation[/quote]

OP, also you need to accept that your barometer of "enough" time together may very well be different than theirs. Both parties liekly want things to go well. But they may know in their bones that x hours of togetherness is the right amount, and not y. More and they aren't at their best. Again, you can not and should not impose your will.

You aren't in charge. The sooner you accept that the better.[/quote]

I am not interested in imposing my will. But I do think rushed breakfasts and missing out while we’re treating is tough to take. I won’t say anything, because apparently only their desires and expectations matter. But I’ll keep my mouth shut. It was DIL’s idea to go here so next year if I’m paying, I’m selecting location at least. [/quote]

OP, I'm a little bit on your side. I think your DIL is acting entitled. There is such a thing as being a good guest, and the parents should be teaching the kids that. "Gram and Gramps were nice enough to give us this trip. It's important to them that we spend some time together, so let's get up for breakfast tomorrow morning."

Why do you feel so obligated to fund this family's vacation? What is your relationship like with them the other 51 weeks of the year?[/quote]

Wow, only DIL is entitled?! How about, you know, OP’s SON? He also accepted a freebie vacay and is in no rush in the morning.

Typical sexist reaction. Let me guess: #boymom?[/quote]

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