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<blockquote data-quote="hearts and roses" data-source="post: 394565" data-attributes="member: 2211"><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: darkslateblue">I would feel a bit cheated also, but since you made the choice to open your home to them, you will have to make some compromises. Can you put up part of the town, but not the entire town? Is there a windowsill or tabletop that can accomodate part of the town, say, the church or green? Maybe you can find a space in your bedroom so you can enjoy it in there - just for you!</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: darkslateblue">In regards to the dogs, can you buy one of those inexpensive ($10 at walmart) folding gates to keep the dogs contained to certain areas of the house during certain times of the day/night? That would cut down on some of that chaos you're feeling.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: darkslateblue">Have you gone over chores with everyone and does everyone have a specific task to perform daily?</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: darkslateblue">Are your guests contributing in any way financially to help defray some of the extra costs associated with their living in your home? </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: darkslateblue">IMVHO, I think you need to think about these things. After all, it is YOUR home and you are entitled to enjoy your home and personal space even while you open it up to those in need. And those in need should feel an obligation to be the best houseguests ever but should also be able to feel comfortable in their own space - Know what I mean?? That means everyone compromises, gives a little, takes a little, is considerate of one another and tries not to get on each other's nerves. The offering of money helps, heh heh heh. I understand your sister in law's desire to provide a nice Christmas for her kiddos, but she should realize that it's not about the gifts this year. This year, it's about family being together and helping each other out. </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: darkslateblue">Big Hugs~</span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hearts and roses, post: 394565, member: 2211"] [SIZE=3][COLOR=darkslateblue]I would feel a bit cheated also, but since you made the choice to open your home to them, you will have to make some compromises. Can you put up part of the town, but not the entire town? Is there a windowsill or tabletop that can accomodate part of the town, say, the church or green? Maybe you can find a space in your bedroom so you can enjoy it in there - just for you![/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][COLOR=darkslateblue][/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][COLOR=darkslateblue]In regards to the dogs, can you buy one of those inexpensive ($10 at walmart) folding gates to keep the dogs contained to certain areas of the house during certain times of the day/night? That would cut down on some of that chaos you're feeling.[/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][COLOR=darkslateblue][/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][COLOR=darkslateblue]Have you gone over chores with everyone and does everyone have a specific task to perform daily?[/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][COLOR=darkslateblue][/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][COLOR=darkslateblue]Are your guests contributing in any way financially to help defray some of the extra costs associated with their living in your home? [/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][COLOR=darkslateblue][/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][COLOR=darkslateblue]IMVHO, I think you need to think about these things. After all, it is YOUR home and you are entitled to enjoy your home and personal space even while you open it up to those in need. And those in need should feel an obligation to be the best houseguests ever but should also be able to feel comfortable in their own space - Know what I mean?? That means everyone compromises, gives a little, takes a little, is considerate of one another and tries not to get on each other's nerves. The offering of money helps, heh heh heh. I understand your sister in law's desire to provide a nice Christmas for her kiddos, but she should realize that it's not about the gifts this year. This year, it's about family being together and helping each other out. [/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][COLOR=darkslateblue][/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][COLOR=darkslateblue]Big Hugs~[/COLOR][/SIZE] [/QUOTE]
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