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[quote=Anonymous]It would never occur to my MIL to offer this kind of weekend. She says she is a nana, not a nanny. So, your MIL sounds lovely, fun and generous to me. I think you need to be able to trust that your MIL is a competent caretaker and that she can provide some kind of emotional support if your daughter misses you. If you don't trust her with this or if she really is lacking either of these skills, it seems like this weekend won't work. My mom is great with the emotional stuff, but less "safe" than she used to be. I think that's why she feels less comfortable with my two year old than my four year old. My four year old is excellent at expressing her needs. My guess is that your five year old can be a great guest and can express her needs too. If I were you, I would do it. Just two nights, not three. Bring a bunch of things from home-- like her pillow, a blanket, and some favorite toys.[/quote]
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