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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's not too early to starting planning and booking flights. That doesn't mean your MIL meant anything more than what she said. Just respond with a quick response explaining why you were asking and see what she says.[/quote]

Agree with this.  Email again, ask her if she had a chance to think about it anymore, explain why you might need to know asap (flights, school/work/activity schedules, other family members, whatever).  Let her know a specific date you need a response by. Tell her how much your family wants to see her.  Etc.

Basically, be nice about it but give her a firm deadline that you need.

I am a planner.  I am related to fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants people.  Firm deadlines are the only way I stay sane.[/quote]

Then you create firm deadlines.

I am booking flights the evening of Christmas and returning home on January 1st. Let me know what the plan is and how I can contribute.

There you go.. it's all planned ... feel better now. [/quote]

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