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07.17.08, 13:40 PM General Topics
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My younger sister occasionally offers to watch our 2 dc for us ( 23mo & 5mo), but only at her house. She is 21 and shares a 2-story house w/2 roommates and 4 dogs. Of course, that isn't an option. How should I respond- since I appreciate the 'offer' but only would accept if it was at my [childproofed] house? She is our only family, btw. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 07.17.08, 01:40 PM Flag
 

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Have you explained why your house is better. she may just be clueless and think her house is more fun. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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At first I would just decline for different reasons (dh has to work tonight, etc). I honestly think its because she wants to be able to 'do her thing' at her own house...which makes me even more worried that my dc would be getting quality care. Not to mention baby is only 5 mo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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You can say that, but you can't demand it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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I would never demand it, she is actually the last person I'd like to use as a babysitter anyhow (flighty, doesn't like to hold baby, distracted by a text message every 30 sec)...but I feel bad at the same time because she acts like she wants to do it for 'bonding' purposes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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she can come and visit [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 01:51 PM Flag
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I guess I just don't know how to respond to the guilt trip she gives me for not dropping my infant and toddler off at a party house. I want to be tactful, get point across without hurting feelings etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 02:04 PM Flag
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please she's not ready to be responsible wait to the kids are older she can take them out to eat and stuff she'll be the cool aunt [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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Just be clear, I'd love for you and the kids to do something like that but they are way to young for that kind of environment. Do it here and I'd be grateful. THEN set it up for something quick and close by... like a mani/pedi. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 02:32 PM Flag
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I think you either have to go with the terms given to you for free childcare or say no. My mother only watches the kids at her house. No issues like those at your sisters, but we can't demand that she stay at our house to do us a favor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 02:24 PM Flag
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