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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]"Mom and Dad, if I watch the kids all morning so you can relax, and get them settled for naps, would you kindly watch them from 1-2 so that I could run down to those little shops in the village? I'll have my cell and can be back in 20 minutes if things go awry. Thanks so much!"[/quote]

+ 1.

My parents  and ILs love to be with the kids, and are very responsible about getting the needs of my kids met.  Yet, both sets are also very much creatures of their routines because of their age and medical needs.

In the end, I have responsibility to raise my own kids and make them individuals that both set of parents would like to spend time with.  I treat my parents and ILs with respect and love, and my kids have learned to do that too.  In return, my kids get the love of their grandparents, and I get the much needed break and support when I need it.

Communication is the key.  And parents need to understand that they are the primary caregiver of their kids. The grandparents will dictate the pace and nature of interaction.

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It's all about communication, tone, and appreciation. They owe you no child care. It's a favor. Don't frame is as an expectation.[/quote]

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