I'm going back to work fairly soon so need to think about childcare options. My in laws live about an hour away and my parents live about 3 hours away (unfortunately!). I think since having my little girl it's really hit my mum in particular that the distance means they won't see her anything like as much as they'd like. I do get on well generally with my mil but she does tend to take over with the baby ( and she is very good with her to be fair). My mil has recently offered to look after lo one day when I go back to work. But to be honest I wished she'd never offered....
This probably sounds ridiculous to people as I know it's a generous offer but the thought of my lo being closer to my mil than my mum breaks my heart. And I know my mum would be upset by it too (although would understand if we took the offer as it will save on costs). Also because of the distance will mil expect to stay over? (I've only so much tolerance!).
How can I politely decline her offer? It may sound ridiculous but I can't help how I feel. I just think all round lo being in nursery 3 days a week will be better.
Any thoughts? Am I being silly? Any one else trying to keep both grandparents happy?!
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formerblonde · 03/02/2014 17:49
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