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Staying with relatives - a survival child for those with small children.

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HeadHeartorHormones · 11/12/2007 15:22

Actually, I have nothing to contribute but that's the point. I'm hoping for some words from the wise as how to get through a Christmas visit to IL's without it all ending up in tears. It will probably be driving-drizzle for the whole stay. We can only take a few toys. My DSs are not the kind to sit down with a colouring book. No other children to play with.... I can think of many, many disadvantages - please help me with some practical suggestions to banish these thoughts of doom! (This is about being cooped up away from home with 1.5 yo and 3.5 yo - not an IL baiting thing).

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sfxmum · 12/12/2007 10:50

I spend every Christmas with in laws since dd was born so it will be our 3rd.

  • go out everyday
  • have quiet times with child/ children throughout the day so they don't get cranky over excited etc. esp on the big day.
  • take familiar food/ snack/objects /games /stories
  • needless to say agree all this before hand with dh so you are a team and manage this ok

have a drink and enjoy

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