Leaving When It Is Time is key, yes--I messed it up at least once this trip, but it is so beautiful (for us) when it works (and so misunderstood by relatives who have forgotten why it may matter, sigh).
My 5yo wouldn't give her nana a hug till day four, just saying. MIL and I are not best buds, but I hug her when we arrive and leave; lately I feel that it's to make a point for my child. Then again, MIL tried extracting a kiss by emotional blackmail on day three, which we shut down with conversations afterwards (partner with MIL, me with child). ugh.
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My 5yo wouldn't give her nana a hug till day four, just saying. MIL and I are not best buds, but I hug her when we arrive and leave; lately I feel that it's to make a point for my child. Then again, MIL tried extracting a kiss by emotional blackmail on day three, which we shut down with conversations afterwards (partner with MIL, me with child). ugh.