  To see no way out of this.  (18 Posts) Pigsmummy Wed 03-Jul-13
13:02:36  If they are planning to tell you when they are coming
just tell them that you will be out, if you they are planning on
popping in then I don't think that you can do a lot about it
tbh. Other than entertain them for a short time and then tell
them that the family are going out, to something pre booked
(agree with hubby first), cinema/theatre/anything to get them
out the door.  quoteunquote Wed 03-Jul-13 10:56:08  Just explain
very clearly to them, that you feel it is important when you go
on holiday, that you have a break from everything and everyone.
and you will look forward to seeing them when you get back.  If
they can't comprehend that very concise message, then they are
deliberately playing power games.  and while you are at it,
explain you now have a family rule that no one who is under the
influence of alcohol is to come in contact with the children.
This is your life, you decide the rules, if others don't like
it, so what, yo