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WWYD re: IL's and vacation

Samantha ThomasSamantha Thomas
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DH and I are planning our anniversary trip for June.  We asked my parents and his parents a couple of months ago if they would split the time with the kids (we will be gone 5 days and 6 nights) and they all said yes.  We finally decided on a time and place so we asked our parents again before we booked.  My parents said no problem and FIL said no problem.  MIL on the other hand didn't say yes or no and was very wishy washy.  She kept saying DH's cousin is getting married on the 13th.  We told her several times we know that and we aren't going to be gone that weekend.  Finally I just told DH to drop it and ask her again later.  If she doesn't give us a straight answer I don't know what to do though.  FIL said he would even take time off to watch them, but we are working around all of their schedules so no one will have to do that...obviously we don't mind doing that since everyone is nice enough to watch the kids.  So it should work out even if she can't, but I don't know if we should book or wait.  If we wait then prices go up the beginning of next month, but I'm afraid to book and it not work out.  MIL is always like this and hates to make commitments (unless it's something she wants to do) until the last minute, but she normally ends up coming through.  Thoughts?
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Re: WWYD re: IL's and vacation

  • karen6784karen6784
    Book it!  It sounds like your other childcare providers will help out if need be.  Enjoy your trip!
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  • amiamishamiamish

    Wow, that's a tough situation....

    If you can get the time covered without MIL, then tell her : If you don't decide by X date (the end of the week?) then we're going to have to make other arrangements. and leave it at that. Just have your parents and FIL do it, so you don't have to worry and play the guessing game.

    This is one of the reasons I never ask my MIL or SIL to help us, they are undependable.

    Good luck

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  • emilykristene2006emilykristene2006 member
    I say book it and work it out as the time gets closer. Even if you have to make other arrangements. Do you have someone else that can maybe help?
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  • j-wj-w
    Book it!  People have already volunteered to step up, if need be.  And, they wouldn't volunteer if they weren't happy and willing to do it.
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  • JulieandBenJulieandBen member
    Book your trip and arrange the childcare to not include mil.
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