On day 4 of a 10 day all inclusive holiday with DH, our 2 young children and parents in law. Their room is on the other side of the complex. We've been on holiday with my parents before, and I know I shouldn't compare, but not only were they a huge help with the children, they were so much fun to be around for both us as adults and for the children. I agreed to this holiday as DH wanted to - but even he has said it won't happen again!
Just to note I am fully aware that they are our children and our full responsibility. However before the holiday ILs said they couldn't wait to spend time with the children and wanted to take them off our hands for periods of time to give us chance to have some time as a couple (not a request from us).
So far all we have had is complaints and sarcastic comments from MIL for pretty much everything we say or do. Examples off the top of my head:
- They are disappointed that we are going back to the hotel room at 10pm because our young children are tired, they thought we'd stay out later.
- They won't get in the pool because it's too cold. We move to another pool, this one is too deep. Our resort is a little windy so we have a day at the beach - it's too hot.
- They won't play with the children at all.
- We asked if they minded having the children for half an hour so me and DH can actually talk for the first time. They did reluctantly with a comment about how they are our children not theirs.
- Had a lovely family photo which I was really pleased about. MIL just commented on how obvious my sunburn is.
I could go on and on, these are just a few examples.
Other than prosecco from breakfast onwards, tell me how I survive this next week!