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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My question is about babysitting-my mil has very generously offered to watch our 3 year old while we attend an out of town wedding. I'd really like to go but am concerned because last time we visited I noticed she'd already collected a small stockpile of hickory switches ("for inffin' he gives me any guff.")  There's also a "crick" (class II Rapids) adjoining her property but several times she's left him outside in the care of only a nanny goat.  The other issue is my brother would have to do drop off-he's gay and MIL always pretends like she's blind when he's around (sunglasses, cane, the whole thing-I think it's an allegory.)

What should I do JaJ? [/quote]

It's WANG-B (weekend away nanny goat babysitter) again. Thanks for all the helpful advice. Re: mil faking blindness-do you think I should mention anything to my DS ahead of time? [/quote]

Rule of thumb is to let your DC mention it first. They may say, "Uh, mom, while I was at grandma's...." then peter out. Fine, just let it go. They'll bring it up when they're old enough to handle the answer. Or that or they'll sublimate the memory. Either is better than forcing the issue because then your MIL or your DH will just accuse you of trying to come between him and your MIL. Let her do that herself![/quote]

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