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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If it were me (because I am a bitch), if I couldn't go on vacation by myself or with the kids for 5 days, I'd Jekyll and Hyde them.

First 5 days would be hosted glory. Homemade meals, set up pot of cofee and set out breakfast the night before. New towels every other day. Invitations to local holiday fun things. Their very favorite snacks and drinks, stocked.

On the sixth morning, they would wake up to a wasteland. I would not do a THING for them the rest of the trip. I'd be up in my room or out of the house, with the kids or without, as I felt that day. I would make dinners only for myself and my kids, and would say to them, "I'm not sure what Brad had planned for dinner. He assured me he'd be taking care of your extended visit that was sprung upon me; maybe he's getting you takeout on his way home." Ice. Cold.[/quote]

No. This will cause conflict in the marriage and they get the satisfaction of knowing they antagonized you.

For me, I would to make it unpleasant for them and not worth doing this again. I would do everything I could to take vacation days and go on a trip with the kids. That way they’re staying in an empty house waiting for DH to get home and unable to go anywhere.

If you leave without the kids, then you reward them with access to the kids and spending time with DH in the evening. They will do this again next year for sure!

The Jekyll/Hyde will just cause lots of fights. Regardless of how your DH feels about boundaries, nobody likes to see their spouse be rude to their parents. They win if you do this. [/quote]

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