Mine and my husband's ann. is next wednesday and we were planning on going to dinner and then a movie. Well, we have are two year old little boy and 4 year old girl to look after, and the trouble is, is that my mother and father, my husband's mother and father, and my sister all said they wanted to watch the kids. We have no idea what to do. Please help!!!!
2006-08-17 10:30:21 · 19 answers · asked by Court 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Schedule 3 different dates, and give everybody a chance.
Example:
Friday- son with your parents, daughter with your sister
Saturday- son with your sister, daughter with in-laws
Sunday- son with in-laws, daughter with your parents
This way, you get some couple time, each kid gets some special time with each family member and vice-versa.
2006-08-17 15:59:15 · answer #1 · answered by craftladyteresa 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Lucky you! I never have that many people to offer to have my kids! LOL!!!
Why not let them all have the kids but all at different times that way you and hubby can have more time together instead of just the one day. Make the most of it while you can.
Or if you dont like the idea why not ask the kids where they would want to go!
2006-08-17 10:39:12 · answer #2 · answered by noone 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You call this trouble? Make it a family night for all of them. Tell them ALL to come over, order pizzas and pop, and all of them can spend the night sharing the kid's love, playing games, playing hide and seek, and pigging out. The kids would have a grand time I'll bet and so would the adults.
If they fight about it, then tell them all to stay home and find a good non-family friend to watch them.
Tell ya what. I love kids and will do it for nothin'! :o)
2006-08-17 11:10:59 · answer #3 · answered by krazykritik 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go with whomever you asked first... or whoever offered first. DON'T ask the kids... they can be honest, but the others involved might feel hurt. Good Luck!!! Oh, and thank the other people for their offers... then say that if they'd like to watch them while you and your husband want to me alone time, you'd so appreciate it.
2006-08-17 11:23:32 · answer #4 · answered by Mexi Poff 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Awesome! At least they all aren't backing away! Take advantage of the generous offers.... ask one set of grandparents to watch them one night, another set for a night the following week, and your sister can watch them another night. Spread the love around! You don't get too many opportunities to be just a couple, so take what you can get!!
2006-08-17 13:22:05 · answer #5 · answered by dolphin mama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would let them go with my Mom and Dad, then let his Mom and Dad watch them the following weekend. Maybe you could even let the sister watch them one day during the week for a couple of hours.
2006-08-17 11:10:43 · answer #6 · answered by Mocha Choco Latte 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone must have asked first. It's only fair to say that they asked first and you appreciate all the other offers. Don't feel too bad as sometimes people offer just because they are nice.
2006-08-17 10:42:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
hey, at least you have several people that want to look after your kids.. it's not like everyone said no to you..
pick someone to watch them and then take turns with the rest.
2006-08-17 10:39:24 · answer #8 · answered by green eyes 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check with the Grandparents and tell them you need a final decision on who will babysit.
2006-08-17 11:00:17 · answer #9 · answered by Granny 1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give one of the kids to your mom & dad & the other to your inlaws. Your sister should understand.
2006-08-17 10:38:48 · answer #10 · answered by Mary 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋