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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I agree that people not getting the sleep schedule is annoying. I also sometimes wish that the doting family would also step in and help when it's time to do the dirty work, though I don't expect them to. In that, have you asked "hey, can you help 3 year old get hands washed?" Or do you just hope they offer? If you need help, just ask!

I do think you can leave your kids asleep in the room once they are asleep--just bring a baby monitor! If you're worried about 3 year old falling out of bed, stuff rolled up towels under the fitted sheet on each end. Works great.

The bottom line is that you're in a difficult stage right now. It WILL get easier and you will be able to loosen up. You may even look back and think that you could have adjusted your rules a bit, but couldn't see that. But your family doesn't get it, so just be patient with them and stick to what is important to you, bend a little on what isn't, and know that this won't be forever. [/quote]

That's a good point, that this is a temporary stage, with an infant who is obviously a lot to handle on top of a 3yo!

I have no problem leaving kids asleep in the room if I'm in the house.  They asked me why I couldn't leave the house for a couple hours while they were sleeping.  [/quote]

That's a whole different story. Yikes. [/quote]

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