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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This post is obsurd.  It’s vacation for Gods sake.  Why can’t he take a darn nap every day if he wants.  Go do what you want to do with your kids if you want.  You make it sound as if his naps hold you hostage.  Grow up and take charge of your own life.  Stop complaining and focus on yourself and your needs and your kids needs.   [/quote]

Because it's not HIS vacation. It's his FAMILY'S vacation.[/quote]

Okay so for a family of 4 in a given 12 hour day each family member should get to dictate the agenda for 2-3 hours . If dad wants to set aside his time for downtime/napping I don’t see the problem.[/quote]

You're proposing a not entirely unreasonable solution, but one that relies on flexibility. You can't say, "well, sorry, Timmy, you said you wanted to go stand-up paddleboarding, but the stand doesn't open until 11 a.m., and we're giving you the 7-10 a.m. slot. Oh well!" No, you negotiate and stay flexible to make sure everyone gets some time. You say something like, "We're going to have a chill morning, kids find something to do, and in the afternoon we're doing the stand up paddle boarding and the family cooking class."

The problem appears to be the OP's DH is completely inflexible about it.

The way our family handles it is we have several days of activity and then a "chill day" where there is no obligation for anyone—everyone amuses themselves in the pool area. But even on those days I can't imagine taking 2+ hours where I'm completely inaccessible. [/quote]

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