My MIL wants to go on a cruise with us...I'm not sure if it is a good idea!
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Yep! We were supposed to take a big family trip to Mexico one year, but the only people who wound up being able to go was DH, me, and my MIL. It was a blast! DH and I had been dating for several months and his mom and I got to know each other REALLY well on that trip
Then DH, me, my MIL and my FIL went to Vegas together. And that is where/when we got engaged.
We are planning our next vacation right now! Heading somewhere on the southeast coast.
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@autumnlove: is she going to pay, or babysit?
We vacation with the in-law "clan" every other year. It's fun and overwhelming. But FIL pays so aside from giving up my vacation time, it's all good.
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Nope, my ILs aren't big on traveling. We usually travel with my dad and step mom
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Unfortunately I'll be forced to starting next year... We've escaped the mandatory family reunion every year but next year we're out of excuses. They all pack into one vacation rental house and sleep on air mattresses. Sounds pretty much like hell on earth.
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That sounds like my worst nightmare.
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No, and I'm very thankful!
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@T-Mom: Ummm, she wants us to pay and hasn't mentioned anything about babysitting!
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@autumnlove: a cruise is actually a great vacation idea with ILs. So long as they understand you might not want to spend every second with them. The ship is so big, there is so much to do.
We did with our ILs twice and many days we would just meet up for dinner. Or did different excursions at shore. It worked out nice!
ETA: oh no, my ILs paid themselves!
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Yup, they came to visit us when we lived abroad and we flew somewhere with them. We're all (including my husbands brothers and their families) going on a cruise next month. I've never been on a cruise but I think it's more fun with more people.
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@rahlyrah: mine too!!
I couldn't handle it!
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We've gone on some over night trips with them and long car rides, but not a big vacation. I would love to do that though, I've been wanting to take a cruise with family and my mom's not really into cruises but DH's parents love it. They're great at respecting our boundaries so I wouldn't be worried about that, and DH could get some time together while they watched LO.
DH has taken quite a few vacations with my parents
@grizz: DH would never go for that. I'm very laid back about where I sleep, but DH wants to be comfy, have privacy, and a nice private bathroom.
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@autumnlove: that sounds kind of like a raw deal
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Yep! We travelled to Scotland last summer when I was pregnant (DH, MIL, FIL and me) for about a week. Had a blast, but we all get along really well and they are super fun to hang out with and travel with. Also took a cruise with my DH's WHOLE family (aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparets) and that was fun too. Though a little more stressfull than just the immediate IL's.
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@grizz: that does sound like hell on earth. Why couldn't they just rent a bigger place so that every family at least gets their own room???
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Not really. MIL and SIL are visiting now and I'm already about to lose my mind. They've only been here since Monday night. I can't imagine being stuck on a boat with them!!
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We've vacationed with my mom and dad (and brother) once and it was great. I would love to do it again. My husband and dad get along great.
With his family... I feel bad saying this.... but I'm not sure if I would want to vacation with them.
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@T-Mom: She also wants FIL to go...they are divorced but they go through BFF/hate phases. It might be too much drama for us if they get into a fight!
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we go away every summer with them for a week! my mom and step dad come too. we all get along fine. DHs SIL is the only one I want to throw off the balcony by the end!
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I think I could if it were just my MIL. However, I'm not sure I could with both my MIL & FIL.... yikes.
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@autumnlove: that sounds like a potential disaster.. Not sure how you can say no to the in laws though. At least it would be hard for me unless DH said no.
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We went to Hawaii with my MIL and it was a terrible time. Another year we went to SF with my family and it was much more pleasant!
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Yes, quite a bit (although it's usually more than just MIL/FIL!) We're actually leaving for a big family beach vacation next week with all of DH's family. We're renting a big condo...my MIL promises we'll all have our own room/bathroom this year! (Last year her, FIL, her sister and her BIL all slept on the living room floor, and I think there were 4 bathrooms for 15 people. I was big and pregnant so me getting a bed took high priority
I'm really excited, we had a blast last year, and I'm so stoked to be bringing E this year!
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We have! In-laws have a timeshare in Hawaii so we joined them one year. It was really awesome, actually. We do get along well but I do lose my patience.. luckily, we had lots of time doing our own thing!
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We went on a 2 week cruise with DH's mom. It was awesome! Granted, my MIL is fabulous, but the ship was big enough and with so many daily activities that we didn't have to do everything together. We usually had dinner together, but before and after dinner we did our own stuff. I would definitely go on vacation with my MIL again!
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@regberadaisy: They say its fun, and they also try to keep it (extremely) cheap. I told DH we would have to get our own place nearby because ill have a breakdown otherwise lol
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We're going to the mountains with DH's family this year. It will be our first vacation with them. I know it will be stressful for me at times, but we'll have three toddlers to keep us all busy
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Yes they took us and DHs siblings/theirs SOs to Hawaii. We got along with them great however DHs siblings didn't get along with anyone!
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I've gone camping with DH's family (MIL, FIL, SIL, DH's aunts, uncle, cousins, grandparents...) and most of the time it's all okay but that was before the kids, while we were dating. Now a days? Never.They don't listen to us at home when we tell them to not do something, can't trust them when we'd be out and about somewhere else!
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Nope, never have. I agree though, a cruise might be a good idea. So much to do, not everyone has to do the same thing
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Not yet. The past few summers we have gone to the beach with my family and it's been awesome. I think my in laws are jealous because now they are talking about us going to the beach with them next summer. I really don't want to but it's tough to say no when they are asking a year in advance!
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Yes, last summer we went on a 4-day cruise with my ILs, SIL/BIL and their 2 kids last year. It was not particularly enjoyable (stressful, expensive and my ILs didn't even seem like they had much fun)... BIL was recently asking where we should go next on our family vacation, and I just changed the subject! Haha.
On the flip side, we've been on 5 overseas trips with my family, and we would do it anytime!
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We have traveled with my fam, but not his. I'm ok with that!
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