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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If she has 4 kids do they have a minivan or car with a 3rd row?

I would take the kids out somewhere, " I am happy to take Larla and Larlo out of for a couple of hours this afternoon if you don't mind me taking your car?"  Then either bundle up and go outside somewhere, playground or walk or play somewhere that has an indoor play place.
If I had 4 kids and 2 were babies I would happily give you my car and a full tank of gas![/quote]

This.

These kids need to run, literally. They’re destroying your house because they have so much pent up energy and it’s somewhere novel.

And I’m sorry, I live where it regularly gets negative double digit cold. Dressed properly, children can go out on all but the most extreme days, which won’t happen for another month or so.

It really sounds like you don't want to go the extra mile, and honestly, that is TOTALLY FINE. You just need to tell your friend that you are unable to help in the capacity that she wants right now. It’s okay to set boundaries for yourself. I fully believe in the “it takes a village” idea, but your village is nothing if they are stressed out and resentful.

Are there activities she could sign her children up for, and you could help with transportation? Is there space in HER house that you could supervise the kids in, but allow for her to get a shower and a nap? [/quote]

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