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My baby sisters visit - question!
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<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 394113" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>I'm thrilled for you and hope everything is terrific during the visit. Based on the information you've provided I think it might be wise to hang back (just a little, lol) until a few low key days have passed. I absolutely am not trying to stiffle your loving plans but as a former Guardian Ad Litem I believe it is possible that your little sister may have some emotional baggage that is not apparent from a distance. As the communication with her Mom indicated she has lived with alot of turmoil, attachment problems and probably broken dreams. Playing it be ear may be the best way to assure her comfort.</p><p> </p><p>Now I have given unsolicited advice, lol, I'd like to offer one more thought. If she lives in a frugal environment she may be uncomfortable receiving presents from everyone and not being able to give gifts. Perhaps she and your easy child could go shopping together at a nice dollar store. That's where I took my children to shop as it was simple and fun for them. Then</p><p>she would have gifts to wrap and give and feel more like a participant instead of a guest. I've always been amazed at what a variety of gifts are available at these $ contained stores. easy child would be a help for her in choosing since she doesn't know the family well yet.</p><p> </p><p>I don't know a soul who is more excited about the holidays than you are. I hope this is the BEST one ever! DDD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 394113, member: 35"] I'm thrilled for you and hope everything is terrific during the visit. Based on the information you've provided I think it might be wise to hang back (just a little, lol) until a few low key days have passed. I absolutely am not trying to stiffle your loving plans but as a former Guardian Ad Litem I believe it is possible that your little sister may have some emotional baggage that is not apparent from a distance. As the communication with her Mom indicated she has lived with alot of turmoil, attachment problems and probably broken dreams. Playing it be ear may be the best way to assure her comfort. Now I have given unsolicited advice, lol, I'd like to offer one more thought. If she lives in a frugal environment she may be uncomfortable receiving presents from everyone and not being able to give gifts. Perhaps she and your easy child could go shopping together at a nice dollar store. That's where I took my children to shop as it was simple and fun for them. Then she would have gifts to wrap and give and feel more like a participant instead of a guest. I've always been amazed at what a variety of gifts are available at these $ contained stores. easy child would be a help for her in choosing since she doesn't know the family well yet. I don't know a soul who is more excited about the holidays than you are. I hope this is the BEST one ever! DDD [/QUOTE]
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