estherhead
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Don't take him. I have a 7 year old nephew and there is another family friend who has a kid exactly the same age. Every party we are together at my nephew has a terrible time. The family asked if they could rent a house next to us this year at Disney (my nephew is going too) and I said no. It surprised the dad as he and I are childhood friends but I simply told him it was too many kids to move around Disney together. I told him I could help him plan but he would have a much better time inviting a childless couple and going with them. He totally understood and has asked me a couple of questions since then.
Your kid will remember this trip. It has to be a special time with his parents.
If it were me, I would have told SIL that I need the time with my family and I cannot handle the stress of knowing I'm in charge of someone else's kid. It would not be relaxing. I've used that before and it works like a charm. At this point I would apologize and tell her just thinking about it stressed you out and you are sorry to have said anything you didn't mean. But you simply need this vacation too much.
Whatever you decide- Don't take him.
Your kid will remember this trip. It has to be a special time with his parents.
If it were me, I would have told SIL that I need the time with my family and I cannot handle the stress of knowing I'm in charge of someone else's kid. It would not be relaxing. I've used that before and it works like a charm. At this point I would apologize and tell her just thinking about it stressed you out and you are sorry to have said anything you didn't mean. But you simply need this vacation too much.
Whatever you decide- Don't take him.
He was the one that told me years ago to tell his wife to mind her own business if she ever got to pushy. And boy have there been times. Well thanks again your all wondeful. And yes it will be just us 3 and were planning a wonderful time!
