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06.25.08, 11:59 AM General Topics
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venting. My SIL is going through a divorce. She's invited herself and her 3dc (teenage) to a very small beach house that we've rented for August. I also have 3dc (gradeschool). Where on earth an I going to put them to sleep and eat!? I'm sure it will be fun, just the logistics are daunting. They're staying a week. None of us has any extra cash for more space. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.25.08, 11:59 AM Flag
 

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ughh! divorce is a harrowing experience. try and be there for her and make sure you set some basic ground rules for the vacation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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plus you'll all probably be at the beach all day every day weather permitting so only cramped in the a.m. and p.m. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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I'm afraid it will be a bit more complicated. They want to sightsee (kids have never been to NY before) Also, all day at the beach will fry us and the table only seats 6. I wonder could I rent a table/chairs to put outside... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 12:03 PM Flag
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she can take them sightseeing with out you. I have an equally pushy sister and have learned to s-p-e-l-l everything out to her in advance. i.e. "we don't have beds for you to sleep in will you be comfortable on the floor in the small living room because I would hate for you to be uncomfortable and then complain about it" or "the dinner table only seats six are you okay with doing "shifts" to feed the kids? GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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np really really really good advice. I think I will work on this with my pushy SIL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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you can do it just be strong about it after all this is YOUR vacation too. make a point of that "i'm glad your coming on our vacation with us i just want to relax and enjoy myself with the kids I want to be very laid back etc... I don't want to rush around or make any definite plans. i just want to go with the flow" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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ita, and maybe laid back means paper plates on your lap on the porch. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 12:19 PM Flag
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op. It will be that! I don't know sil very well. They live abroad. Our dc have never met each other. I want to help, it's just they need alot and we only have a little, if you know what I mean. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 12:27 PM Flag
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I'm sure they'll appreciate whatever you do for them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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thanks. mil/fil are dead so it's just dh and sil. I'm sure it will be fine. please just pray for good weather! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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Don't feel like you have to entertain them. That's her job. Do explain your rules and then let her figure out if she still wants to go. Let the kids "camp out" on largest floor space. We vacationed for years with another couple using these rules: 1. Whoever gets up first gets the towels and the spot on the beach. 2. Lunch is on your own (it can be together if that happens, but it's not required. 3. Meet at 5 for drinks and dinner out together. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:18 AM Flag
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