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[quote=Anonymous]OP I haven’t read all of the replies. Here are a couple of suggestions/thoughts:

1. Have DH talk to his parents again the week before you go about your family’s schedule to reiterate what it will be. 
2. Most beaches have services where you can rent tents or tents and chairs. Some offer things like coolers with ice already in them (mil can store her sandwiches and adult beverages). The advantage is the company sets it up around 7 am and stakes out your spot. Invest in this next year for your sanity. Or go down and setup the tent while they are making their 4 course breakfast. I’m guessing part of the complaining is they want you and DH to setup the tent because they aren’t physically able. 
3. Give in on the breakfast. Use that time to get the kids ready for the day, sunscreen, etc. 
4. If you do #1 go to the park after breakfast and meet them at the beach later. 
5. Suggest in-laws bring their happy hour to the beach. If you have a nice big tent there should be plenty of shade. 
6. On your night to do dinner, order family style catering from a seafood place (platters or shrimp boil), bbq or Italian. Stop taking individual orders. Just say we are having X on our night. 
7. Pick one day to do some other group activity like mini golf since it sounds like you don’t want to do so much beach time. 
8. Relax a bit. Just keep reiterating or better yet have DH keep reiterating your schedule. Don’t get worked up over their reaction. [/quote]

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