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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If it doesn't conflict with another previously scheduled thing, why don't you just let them go enjoy their time together? You got your point across, right? I get that you don't have a good relationship with your dad, but not a reason to interfere with them having one. [/quote]

This, unless he proposed hookers and blow, what’s the big deal? I think it’s nice he’s proactively planning one on one time with his grandkid. [/quote]

Um, because he’s probably not factoring in things like nap time, eating meals on a semi-schedule, sunscreen, etc. Grandparents can forget that taking care of kids entails more than an idea and the wish for everyone to fall in and behave under any circumstance. [/quote]

When you're on a vacation or visiting people, the schedule goes out the window. [/quote]

No, it doesn’t. [/quote]

For a preschooler? Sure, whatever you say.  :roll: [/quote]

NP. DH and I maintained a schedule that allowed normal feeding times and nap schedules for an 8-month-old and a 3.5yo at Yellowstone in August. With around those same ages, we also traveled to the beach, to South Dakota, to a lake cottage in Indiana, and to a family wedding in Detroit. What’s your excuse? [/quote]

My excuse is that it isn’t necessary. My kids are flexible and can fo with the flow. I’m not an insecure uptight mom who can’t deal with out a strict schedule. Sorry parenting is so hard for you. For at least preschool aged kids which barely describes one of your kids inexperienced mom. You have so much to learn.[/quote]

Aww. :) Let me guess, your kids are "spirited"? Mine are well-behaved because they are well-rested. Kids have biological needs that DH and I don't ignore. My kids as toddlers watched with wide eyes as poor little ones who were always dragged around were screaming and so tired they literally rubbed their faces on the floor. These poor kids got labeled as "difficult" or ill-behaved, which is a shame because it was not their fault they were overtired. You're the horrible parents dragging kids around Target or restaurants at 10 p.m., just living life as if nothing but your wants matter. We always found ways to balance fun, vacations, activities, holidays and everything else with regular meals and nap times. My kids could be flexible because their basic biological needs were always met. It's no surprise they are also good eaters, good sleepers, do well in school. No behavior problems. I feel so bad for kids labeled as difficult because their parents didn't take care of them properly.[/quote]

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