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[metaphortunate]

We had rather nice holidays. Well, we were asleep by 10 on New Year's Eve. Which was also what we did on Christmas Eve, for which my mom called us carrots. Well, "zanahorias", which literally means "carrots" but is slang for "losers". Apparently it's been a while since she had two kids under 3. Well, I should know: it's been over 35 years. I had my

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[harimad]

What happens when you point out to her (if you have) that "feed sked = must eat now, whether you want to or not"?

Second the "it gets better." But I've said that before.

FWIW, my kids have never ganged up on us in that fashion. In fact, Critter #1 sometimes tries to back me up when I chastise Critter #2; I have to say that when I'm disciplining, it's between me and Critter #2. OTOH, Critter #1 has *always* tried to rival me as parent (rather than rival Critter #2 as baby), so this is consistent. BTW, having elder child try to parent is usually very convenient.

[lcohen]

i would think getting some extra sleep would be a wonderful way to spend a holiday if i had small children.

i love the "bitch eating crackers" reference! i know that you are used to dealing with your mom and that you will navigate it in the way that is best for you--i wish i knew how to make my friends' moms behave

[kcatalyst]

I love you! And I have nothing else to add and yet so much to add and LJ is not the medium. We need to have drinks over Skype or something.

[missionista]

Playing devil's advocate and sticking up for you mother here--I think she probably did get medical advice to put you and your brother on a feeding schedule (perhaps a sleeping schedule too). 40 years ago when I was a baby, my mom got the very same advice, and she seemed very surprised when i did not have 2 month old baby T on a schedule of any sort. I am under the impression that putting babies on a sleep/eat schedule is a bit easier when there is formula involved rather than breastmilk (I was a formula baby, perhaps you and your brother were too?). My mom was also SHOCKED at the frequency of feedings. "You're feeding her again????!!!" "Mom, why don't you want my baby to eat????" was the refrain for a while.