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JME78
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Re: WWYD? Babysitting dilemma for wedding - LONG!
I think getting a hotel room for one night is the best option - you can bring the stuff over earlier in the day, FIL will be comfortable, and you can spend the night with the kids.
Either that or hire a babysitter to take them to your parents house.
Message edited 7/1/2013 7:52:11 PM.
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Domino
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Re: WWYD? Babysitting dilemma for wedding - LONG!
I could never in a million years imagine my my ILs, alone or seperately, babysitting in my mother's house. I would find it awkward even in the best of circumstances. Not to sound harsh but you also mention having to drive additional half hour exhausted if you wanted to be with the kids and yet this is exactly what you're asking your FIL to do for you. In these circumstances, your FIL is doing you a huge favor by watching a NB and a 2 y/o (which is not easy in and of itself), if anyone is to be inconvienced, it should propbably be on your end. The only solution, if the hotel option is off the table, is to bring the kids to the wedding and hire a babysitter to watch them in the bridal suite. This way you are with the kids and no one is inconvenienced.
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| Posted 7/1/13 7:58 PM |
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twicethefun
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Re: WWYD? Babysitting dilemma for wedding - LONG!
I don't think its fair to have your father -in-law watch the kids out where he will have to drive home late at night. When I go to a wedding without my kids they always have to sleep over someone else's house because weddings go too late, unless I am paying someone.
WHy should your father-in-law have to be so inconvenienced when he is doing you a favor.
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| Posted 7/1/13 7:58 PM |
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Kate
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Re: WWYD? Babysitting dilemma for wedding - LONG!
I would hire a babysitter to watch them at your mom's house.
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| Posted 7/1/13 7:59 PM |
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alisha
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Re: WWYD? Babysitting dilemma for wedding - LONG!
Posted by Kate
I would hire a babysitter to watch them at your mom's house.
ITA!!!
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| Posted 7/1/13 8:01 PM |
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StarsStripes
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WWYD? Babysitting dilemma for wedding - LONG!
As a previous poster suggested I would just leave a car at the reception hall and drive back to your FIL's house and spend the night there. That morning bring a pnp and diapers etc. from your mom's house to FIL in the morning....not really seeing the big deal here.
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| Posted 7/1/13 8:21 PM |
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butterfly20
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Re: WWYD? Babysitting dilemma for wedding - LONG!
simple, house isn't kid proof you dont feel comfortable the 2 year old sleeping there
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| Posted 7/1/13 8:31 PM |
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HoneymoonBaby
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WWYD? Babysitting dilemma for wedding - LONG!
I would just say something about breast feeding & the baby's schedule as an excuse iif you don't want to have them at FIL's overnight
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| Posted 7/1/13 8:47 PM |
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nferrandi
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Re: WWYD? Babysitting dilemma for wedding - LONG!
I honestly think you're dead wrong here. Your FIL is doing you a big favor, he shouldn't have to be uncomfortable for hours while watching your kids at your mom's house when he could, and should, be in the comfort of his own home. You can either hire a babysitter to watch the kids at your mom's, or you can take your FIL up on his offer. I don't think it's fair to even ask him to babysit at your mom's.
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| Posted 7/1/13 9:13 PM |
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InShock
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Re: WWYD? Babysitting dilemma for wedding - LONG!
I think the BF issue is a big one, and you have to find some way to be with the baby after the wedding (you don't even know if the baby will happily take a bottle at that point!). I think your best bet is to go straight to your FIL's from the wedding. If you plan in advance, packing for the kids shouldn't be SO bad (newborns need very little!) and it's only 1 night! As others have stated, your FIL is doing you a BIG favor, and asking him to hang around your mom's house for hours just isn't right.
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2BadSoSad
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Re: WWYD? Babysitting dilemma for wedding - LONG!
Posted by StarsStripes
As a previous poster suggested I would just leave a car at the reception hall and drive back to your FIL's house and spend the night there. That morning bring a pnp and diapers etc. from your mom's house to FIL in the morning....not really seeing the big deal here.
yup, this is what I would (and have done)
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| Posted 7/1/13 9:33 PM |
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FirstMate
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Re: WWYD? Babysitting dilemma for wedding - LONG!
Posted by BetterVersion
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Sorry, but I am on your FIL's side. There is absolutely no reason why he should be made uncomfortable, especially since he graciously offered to watch both kids (including a newborn) so you could enjoy the wedding.
Yes, it's a little more work for you and it does stink, but you can thank your mom for that.
I totally agree with this.
Me too. Take advantage and enjoy the wedding and the night with your DH!
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| Posted 7/1/13 9:52 PM |
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mrswask
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Re: WWYD? Babysitting dilemma for wedding - LONG!
I would sleep at your FIL's that night.
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| Posted 7/1/13 10:06 PM |
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beanie571
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Re: WWYD? Babysitting dilemma for wedding - LONG! Updated
Posted by nferrandi
I honestly think you're dead wrong here. Your FIL is doing you a big favor, he shouldn't have to be uncomfortable for hours while watching your kids at your mom's house when he could, and should, be in the comfort of his own home. You can either hire a babysitter to watch the kids at your mom's, or you can take your FIL up on his offer. I don't think it's fair to even ask him to babysit at your mom's.
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Salason
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Re: WWYD? Babysitting dilemma for wedding - LONG! Updated
Posted by nferrandi
I honestly think you're dead wrong here. Your FIL is doing you a big favor, he shouldn't have to be uncomfortable for hours while watching your kids at your mom's house when he could, and should, be in the comfort of his own home. You can either hire a babysitter to watch the kids at your mom's, or you can take your FIL up on his offer. I don't think it's fair to even ask him to babysit at your mom's.
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