ecospiky

For me personally I would attempt this trip (you mention it is your first) and evaluate the fall out afterwards before officially claiming “never again.” How she treats your child around you or for overnight visits may be a lot more intense and indulgent that how she will behave when she’s responsible for them for several days on end. If you get home and it really did seem like a nightmare, then you can state “never again” with greater confidence.

You’d think your wife could just beg her mother to please treat her child the way that she raised her own daughter. Parents of adults boggle my mind sometimes.