We have invited bro and sis-in-law over with their 2 DCs (15mo and 2yo) for lunch later this week, but it turns out they can't because apparently DC both nap at this time, so they can't visit people.
I suggested another time, but on the phone we were told that it would actually be easier if we go to them for lunch so that they can co-ordinate their DCs naps. ehh???? They have never visited us, we always have to make the effort to see them...
Now is it just me being a cruel parent, where I have to sometimes leave the house to get bare essentials to eat from a supermarket when DH is at work, and drag my DS out with me sometimes when he should be having a nap? He usually has a nap in the car if we're out or he'll make up for it later on in the day. Which I thought most parents do with their baby/toddler.
I'm really taken aback by their attitude. Now just to point out clearly that I have no objections to people having different parenting methods, but surely for ONE afternoon they could bring their kids out to visit their relatives??? Will it really be detrimental to their wellbeing to miss one nap??
Please can I have some opinions on this.
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scottishmum007 · 05/08/2008 20:54
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