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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'd make sure you get out and give them some space-in a nice way. Take the kids out on day trips and have them spend a lot of time playing outside to reduce wear and tear as well as noise in the house.

Maybe treat your folks to a nice dinner without the kids. Be sure to write a thank you note and bring a gift. Ask if there is anything you can help them with around the house. [/quote]

Thanks! We are leaving one of the weekends in order to give them a few days to recover. We put the kids in camp for one of the weeks (half day) in order to give everyone a rest. They live on the beach, so we can do that. DH and I work, so they are doing childcare during the week, but they volunteered for it. Even so, I'm taking off here and there to give relief. [/quote]

just be alert and read the room rather than ignoring signals. Go into this knowing that you may have to adjust your plans and expectations. Yes, they volunteered for childcare, but you need to be ready to recognize when and if that isn't working or your parents are stressed and at their wits end. Don't tell yourself, "well, they volunteered!" as if it's a done deal. This is going to be a new experience for everyone and at the end of the day, you and your husband are the parents. [/quote]

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