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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous] [b]We just say, "no, thanks, we don't think the kids are ready for that kind of trip" and leave it at that.[/b]

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Yes, just use common sense and graciously decline.[/quote]

+1. MIL keeps pushing us to go away for a few days and leave our 9mo and not-quite-3yo with them. Not happening. I just say that I think they're too young/I'm not ready to be separated, and let's all plan a family vaca together instead. I like them a lot and don't want to keep them away from their grandkids - quite the opposite - but I know from experience that they're not quite up to keeping up with 2 babies/toddlers alone in their mid-70s. I know she wants the responsibility and the one-on-one time, but sorry, no way.[/quote]

We left a 3 and 4 year old with my parents staying in our house for 1 week.  They were in pre-K 1/2 day 5 days/week plus I had regular sitters in the PM.   Those children went to pre-K and the sitters came.

Try something like that and get away for a long weekend once they are toilet trained.   Meanwhile have them stay overnight in your house for oodles of baby sitting.  [/quote]

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