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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We've tried it before and found that our needs get tromped on by controlling MIL and inconsiderate SIL despite us having little kids and -- I would argue -- more right to guide schedules and such.

Maybe if I had unlimited vacation time, if they were paying, if I had other truly relaxing vacations lined up -- maybe I would do it for the sake of my kids and their relationships with these people. But otherwise, probably not.[/quote]

Given your entitled  attitude that you are more important bc you have kids, I can see why you don't get along.[/quote]

No, I agree with PP. We do extended family vacations all the time and it only works if everyone can be considerate of the needs of small children and the elderly when a whole group event is planned. That can be balanced with grown-up nights out, and the occasional dinner where the new parent (usually happily) stays home and goes to bed early with the kids, or grandma babysits one night while the parents go out, kids eat early/grown ups eat late, etc. If anyone the group is not flexible about the needs of kids, it can be very stressful. If you are such a person, you should reconsider going on vacation with a family with small kids.[/quote]

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