Changing tables never worked for me either, but I think it says a lot that they spent time sanding, staining and refurbishing pieces found in attics from our kids.
That is very thoughtful of the men–hopefully they may be willing to help look after the twins from time to time to give Cookie, the single mom a break sometimes.
Loved our changing table (single twin mom here, but the table had nothing to do with twins). Loved having everything right there within reach on the changing table shelves…, wipes, diapers, some of their clothes, etc. and never having to bend over like when changing a baby on a bed. Never left the baby unattended and they never attempted to roll over. Just changed baby right there and done. So sweet what Oscar and the uncles are doing. Wishing the best for Cookie.
OMG. One bottle of hard liquor will not do. So sorry for the poor Cookie and her parents.
Just a warning. Safety standards have changed. Old cribs aren’t considered safe these days. I know…I know…Cookie has nothing. However, if she’s trying to be a good mom and is talking to her pediatrician and reading the baby books, she may be less than grateful for an old crib and some other older items. The safety standards were changed rather dramatically in 2011 and cribs older than that MAY be a hazard.
There are things you can do to make older cribs safer. However, the powers at be are pretty adamant that nobody should ever use a drop side crib. (And, yes, I used one.) There are other guidelines you can find on line by googling. I hope if anyone did any painting, they used paint that is specifically labeled “safe for nursery.”
I may sound silly, since Cookie has so little, but seriously…a lot of the stuff we used could not be sold in the US now if it were brand new. At least have checked out whether what you have meets current safety standards. I hope this link is okay…http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/ask-heidi/crib-safety.aspx
<<Cookie is having TWINS! I thought I had written that in the original post, but it seems to have disappeared!
Cookie (age 24) will be sharing her downstairs childhood bedroom with her elder sister-age 28 (Who is in-between jobs, MS in Health education has few job prospects.) and the twin baby girls!!
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Well, unemployed sister may be a big help, but likely end up sleeping on the couch. Can’t imagine her being able to sleep in a room with someone else’s twin babies.
Lol…probably will be a big motivator to take ANY job…
Zoe sounds horrific
Well best of luck to Oscar and Maria! I hope they’re able to get Zoe and video gamer and the managerie out of the house, but after 7 years, it seems doubtful.
Hey AuntBea, how about a not so subtle familial hint, get all the attendees for Zoe’s Baby#2 shower to decorate the box top with condoms and the wrapping paper can be the apartment rental section of the local paper, on every single box 
Even less subtle, have all family members give Zoe $$$ towards a mover and first months rent, security, etc.
Maybe a Dave Ramsey or nonprofit financial planning session as well and institute a no video game rule in the house, confiscating such items while people live in the home.
Don’t give the money to them - make it a gift card to a moving company so they can’t cheat! How about a gift card for Uhaul? They can buy boxes there and save up to rent a truck.
The money should be given in trust to Maria and Oscar for use as a deposit and for moving expenses so it can’t be mismanaged. As everything of the managerie’s is in one studio, they may not need movers–I’m sure the uncles and aunts can help them move elsewhere.
Thinking of you, @“aunt bea” while you’re at the shower!
HIMom, that’s an improvement
Back from the shower!
Subtle drama: it seems that Cookie had no idea that the guests in common had received invitations, from Zoe, 3 days after Cookie’s had been sent. A lot of the guests were murmuring and someone finally asked elder sister.
Cookie, her sister and Maria, had no idea that their house was being used for the next shower. It seems that Zoe had mentioned it to her husband, who had never mentioned it to Maria.
Sounds like Zoe (and her husband) are taking over the house. Curious, Cookie wasn’t invited to Zoe’s shower or just didn’t know when the invites were sent out?
That’s so rude of Zoe and H to expect to have a big shower their their #2 at Maria’s home without her consent–WOW! They need to leave ASAP.
This thread is turning awfully gossipy considering only one poster knows the family in question.
OP - When it comes to dealing with all this family stuff, take your daughter’s suggestion and stay away from the gossip and just be supportive of your sister and all the babies. The babies deserve the best start in life they can get regardless of what is going on with the adults in their lives.
I’ll agree with Dos that the baby shower thread as labeled is veering off to “what to do with too long live-ins”(moochers in some circles) but I do think it rings with resonance for many people. Otherwise there wouldn’t be so much sympathy for the situation. Aunt Bea’s sister is certainly not alone and it’s not an uncommon situation anymore.
While only one poster may know THIS family in question, many know others in the same situation and maybe offer decent advice as well as support.
Yep, done.
I guess invitations are sent and advanced notice happens.
Cookie received tons of stuff and it was her day! Thanks All!