taking the kids(4,5,6)in vacation to vegas
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treasure island is very cool they do a show there, also i believe there is a place called stratosphere that has an amusement ride.  the kids will love vegas regardless what you do.  all the lights and the buffets.  right up there alley.  have a blast.
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If you can get free time away from your kids, then you should be able to go and do whatever the heck you want to do.  I have three kids, and if I can get away, then I go as far away as I can.  I'll go to the mall, or to the Bingo, or, just sit ouside in a park ( I know there are still kids there, but they aren't MY problem.)\nYou are a mom.  You can never be perfect, (even though your mother-in-law seems to think you should be) But if you do the best that you can, and it should be without criticism.
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just sing,dance and play with kids
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Try local limo companies in your area and Vegas. Some hotels might have packages for staying at their hotels that include things like that. Then there's places like the Boogie Bus that have awesome alternatives to the limo thing....GL;)\nwww.boogiebususa.com
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I've been there when I was a kid, don't know of any hotels though. If you do go, make sure you ride the rollar coaster "Super Grover." If it's still there...it seemed big seeing how I was 7 when I rode it....maybe it's not though...sorry!
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My first reaction is not to vacation with unacceptable in-laws.  But you'd probably say that just isn't an option - there are, after all, "Family" !  <yikes>  So that means that you are going and the children will be exposed.  So there is no way to discretely shelter your children - and there never will be.  Children will ALWAYS be exposed to lifestyles, habits, interests, and behavior you do not want them to adopt.  Children learn what they live and so your job is to keep them "living" the way you want them to grow.  We have all cried to our parents "But Jimmy's mom let's HIM do......" and we have all been the parent that has said, "I'm not Jimmy's mom."  Same with "Sally does it" to which the reply is "If Sally jumped off a cliff, would you do that ?"  \n\nMake sure your children behave the way you expect them to behave....in play, in the bathroom, at the dinner table, in conversation....blah, blah, blah.  And make no apologies to those family members around you who tell you to lighten up or back off.  Just smile and nod knowingly and raise your children the way you see fit.\n\nJust a note about my own mother.  She taught us from a very early age not to interrupt.  And so, as children are wont to do, we'd come running in to where she was with other adults, and she would place her hand on our shoulder (or head,,,,) and that was our signal that she knew we were there and she would turn to us in a moment but that we were to keep quiet until she did so.  It took awhile, but we learned and after that - SHE was the envy of every parent around.  \n\nYou can't shelter your kids from the outside world and you can't control it.  All you can do is prepare them for it, let them loose in it, and keep the home life a steady and consistent place for them to learn how to handle it.\n\nGood luck!
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I get to spend the ENTIRE day with my husband's family. I'd rather be in Vegas with you hon. As for other things to do. I am also a Christian, & you should know that Vegas has a lot to offer. The light shows & fountains alone would captivate me for hours. After that got old, there are several museums & art shows  to visit. Not to mention the SHOPPING!!!!!! LOL\nIn all honesty, you will not be bored, & you don't have to go clubbing & gambling to enjoy yourself
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hanging out with friends and taking trips
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Ask Angelina & Brad to take them over on their next trip.
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France\nItaly\nJapan\nAustralia\nChina\n\nAre you inviting someone to go on this great vacation?
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Do this tell him Okay !!!!\n\nIf we or bringing your child then we will bring them all and then he may look for a babysitter.\n\nIts not fair to the other kids as well...
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I am sorry to say but i agree with him. You got yourself in a family relationship. Our kids come 1st and we always travel with them. Try to comprmise and bring a sitter so you guys can go off and do stuff on your own
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No. But who are you kidding, you know your wife won't be fooled. So go to the reunion, be sociable, and take advantage of your in-laws: Leave the kids in their care and get away with the missus for a few hours of private time.
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National Lampoon's Vegas Vacation\n\nCheck it out on Amazon.com
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WOW sounds like a real jerk, didn't even want to pay child support. I hope you got your increase.\nAnyways that is unsafe for your young children to travel alone. I would no, tell him your feelings on this and hold to it. \nWho are these people taking them to the long trip to the airport? Can you trust them? If you don't know them, then no. What about on a plane unsupervised, heck no, they are too young.
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go to daycares and visit the children and get on their level
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After having our little girl, my boyfriend and I have a hard time getting private time together considering he has a full time job and I work part time. So we plan a day off together as a family day one week, then the next week we get a sitter, which is either his mom or my mom, and go out to eat or dance, or both. Also, I keep a small tote in my bathroom with tiny candles, massage oil, bath beads, ect.. for myself when i need to relax after my little girl goes to sleep. Maybe you could use one of your own for some night when the both of you are home and the kids are in bed, maybe just share a hot relaxing bath together? I hope these ideas help.