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[quote=Anonymous]I'm sorry this happened to you. Unfortunately, this is typical and can lead to serious family conflicts, so nip this in the bud.

(My SIL fell out permanently with her other SIL several years ago because one mother had dumped her FOUR children on the other mother for an entire day, without warning - just walked out of the house one morning and came back at night. They argued when she came home, and have not spoken to each other since.)

To avoid lasting resentment, make your expectations crystal clear: 
"Brother and SIL, I cannot manage your son right now with DD still an infant, especially as he does not know how to interact with young children. I love you all and the next time you visit, one of you needs to take turns taking care of your own son. When both our kids are older, I am sure I will be able to handle both of them. Thank you."

And make sure your DH and your mother get that message as well, so they don't agree to sudden changes of plans that "inadvertently" leave you with both kiddos...

If you are left along with both of them, do not be afraid of disciplining your nephew. Tell him the house rules (no touching Baby's face, no throwing, no jumping on the couch, etc) and repeat and enforce.[/quote]

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