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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]When you make the plans, tell them your limitations.  "Hey BIL/SIL, we'd love to see you at 4pm.  It'll need to be a quick visit because I have something to do at 5:30.  Can't wait!".  Then, if they are late, you don't entertain them.  Or you see them for 15 minutes.  Or not at all.

This is what I do with my ALWAYS late in laws.  We stick to our schedule, if that means they only get one hour, and not two, with the baby, that's on them.[/quote]

Also, after 15 minutes, I always have my DH call them to find out where they are.  Often they haven't even left yet (they live 45 minutes away).  That helps, because it nudges them that they are late, and then I know I still have an hour before arrival.  I'll do what I want (go for a walk, nap, eat) in that time.

One time my MIL was over an hour late.  It was a beautiful afternoon and I really wanted to take the baby for a walk.  But we were sitting around waiting for them to arrive.  Since they were already late, I just headed out with the baby.  As soon as we got out the door, my MIL pulled up.  She was visibly annoyed I was leaving right as she arrived.  OH WELL.  I offered for her to join us, but told her I couldn't waste the gorgeous weather.  That was on her for being over and HOUR late.

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