So I talked it over with BF and he thought it was too much money as well but we knew that my sister-in-law would never ever take the money back. So we came up with another solution.
I had thought about buying something for each of the kids but their parents like to keep the children's things to a minimum. Something I noticed and admire about them greatly. I had considered an origami set for one and an different type of activity book for the other. Maybe those would be more appropriate for Christmas though.
BF suggested doing for their parents what we used to for my sister. Take the boys for an evening out with their aunt and uncle. What an awesome idea. We get to give a little back, the enjoy a nice night out and we get to hang out with our nephews. When I told SIL her face was priceless. She was sooooo happy :) and the best part is that BIL has been away at work and is only home for this weekend. So we decided to take the boy Saturday evening so they can have a nice dinner out somewhere together. Awwww
We couldn't decide on bowling or a movie but last night SIL told me that the boys were super jealous in March when we had couples bowling night and they were stuck at home with the babysitter. They have never been bowling before and well you guys know how much I heart bowling so its on! BF is calling now to make a reservation.
We are also considering asking his other 2 nephews (who have crazy schedules for kids) and switching cars with BIL so we can take them all with us. Not sure if that will work out but if it does we will go down as the best auntie and uncle to these guys.
This is why we moved here. Among all other reasons was that BF wanted to see his nephews growing up and spend time with them. So amazingly special.
So what do you think? I'd call this a win win situation for sure :)
I had thought about buying something for each of the kids but their parents like to keep the children's things to a minimum. Something I noticed and admire about them greatly. I had considered an origami set for one and an different type of activity book for the other. Maybe those would be more appropriate for Christmas though.
BF suggested doing for their parents what we used to for my sister. Take the boys for an evening out with their aunt and uncle. What an awesome idea. We get to give a little back, the enjoy a nice night out and we get to hang out with our nephews. When I told SIL her face was priceless. She was sooooo happy :) and the best part is that BIL has been away at work and is only home for this weekend. So we decided to take the boy Saturday evening so they can have a nice dinner out somewhere together. Awwww
We couldn't decide on bowling or a movie but last night SIL told me that the boys were super jealous in March when we had couples bowling night and they were stuck at home with the babysitter. They have never been bowling before and well you guys know how much I heart bowling so its on! BF is calling now to make a reservation.
We are also considering asking his other 2 nephews (who have crazy schedules for kids) and switching cars with BIL so we can take them all with us. Not sure if that will work out but if it does we will go down as the best auntie and uncle to these guys.
This is why we moved here. Among all other reasons was that BF wanted to see his nephews growing up and spend time with them. So amazingly special.
So what do you think? I'd call this a win win situation for sure :)
I think that's a good compromise. Certainly $140 isn't that much if you were an employed baby-sitter but as your BF's niece and nephews, it does seem rather much. Family asks for favours all the time afterall. So this is a good compromise where the money goes back to the kids and you get to spend more time with them. :)
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