Do people really not get it???

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Mary M. Nov 18, 2008, 8:08pm EST

Don't let her in . . . .

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☀ Aunt Shanny Nov 18, 2008, 8:09pm EST

I let my three dogs answer the door or bell. Funny how we don't get solicitors or uninvited guests anymore :/

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☀ Aunt Shanny Nov 18, 2008, 8:09pm EST

And Mary is right. If she knows you are home, she cannot miss the hint that you refuse to answer the door.

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Princess Spanky Pants ~ The Real, Original, Heather T Nov 18, 2008, 8:11pm EST

Thank her for stopping by, but rush her out the door 30 minutes before nap time.

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Bridget ♥ Nov 18, 2008, 8:14pm EST

There is nothing that says you have to open the door!

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Kat W. Nov 18, 2008, 8:16pm EST

Like Mary M. said, don't answer the door when she comes over close to or during nap time.

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Claudia B. Nov 18, 2008, 8:19pm EST

Sounds like a controlling person that's her way or no way..don't answer the door. Doesn't sound like your kids need her kids for friends if they're not being shown any form of routine which usually equates into little or no discipline. You're working hard to raise your children the way you feel fit, don't let her disrupt your life.

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Kim B. Nov 18, 2008, 8:23pm EST

I agree, don't answer the door.. or phone! Some people are just plain rude.

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Tricia C. Nov 18, 2008, 8:27pm EST

Interesting.. although I have though of NOT answering the door.. i felt it too rude not to answer.. but I guess ur right.. i need to not answer the door.

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Melanie S. Nov 18, 2008, 8:29pm EST

I'd answer the door, but not let her in. Tell her, I'm happy to see you, but it is my son's nap time and I simply cannot have him disrupted and then shut the door.

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Tricia C. Nov 18, 2008, 8:54pm EST

Melanie... ya know I actually tried to do that today.. and she still never got the hint... to the point my son started fussing and i still made him lay down.. she still did not get the hint it was time to go.. argh...

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Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!) Nov 18, 2008, 8:57pm EST

What I have done when a friend comes over and I don't want them in my house. I answer the door. I point to teh door. I say have a seat as I am coming out. I am getting my water. My kids asleep and noone is aloud in the house.

This way the kid gets his sleep, you no meltdowns, and your friend get sthe hint she isn't getting your during that certain time period. be firm about it. It always worked for me.

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Karen M. Nov 18, 2008, 9:25pm EST

Other than simply not opening the door...I have no idea

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DesertDarlene L. Nov 18, 2008, 9:46pm EST

I agree, if you've already made it very clear that she can't come over at a certain time and she insists on doing so, don't open the door for her.

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Ang, inspired by good, G. Nov 18, 2008, 10:01pm EST

Sounds like my family. I have literally stopped taking some of their calls and when they knock on the door, most of the time I don't answer.

You could also put a note on the door. Then if she is rude enough to ignore the note, she deserves to get an ear full, in my opinion.

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Janet "Jax" B. Nov 18, 2008, 10:03pm EST

Either put a note on the door or just don't answer it.

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Jerry M. Nov 18, 2008, 10:28pm EST

Yes, make a "No Visitors Now" sign and hang it out.

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Alta B. Nov 18, 2008, 10:40pm EST

When she comes to the door you either let her in or you don't. That can be done without being rude. You simply tell her that you have told her time and time again and now you have to enforce your rule. If she gets mad then that is her fault and not yours.

Stand your ground for the well being of yourself and your children.

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rainne chandler Nov 19, 2008, 8:51am EST

make a sign and post it on your outside door its nap time please come back at this time if you need somthing and dont open the door

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Tricia C. Nov 19, 2008, 9:02am EST

I love the idea of making the sign.. Its nap time and at this time we are not accepting visitors who have children.

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Melanie S. Nov 19, 2008, 9:11am EST

The sign idea is a good one. I had a neighbor who had some extensive nerve damage. When the pain was too much for her she would take some pain killers and lay down. It was too much for her to jump up and answer the door during these times, so before she would go lay down she would hang a sign on her door telling people to not knock and to come back later.

It usually worked wonderful for her.

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Maria W. Nov 19, 2008, 10:52am EST

Just dont answer the door at that time. She will get the message eventually.

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Nana to Seven Cutiepies Nov 19, 2008, 12:59pm EST

I would calmly go to the door and open it very little, tell her, I'm sorry I wish you had of called first because it's nap time right now. I hope you can come back after my son gets up from his nap. A few times of doing this she should get the message.
It's like people who only call on the phone at dinner time even though every time they call you tell them you are eating.

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Judy Knudle Nov 19, 2008, 3:05pm EST

When our youngest was small and very ill - in and out of the hospital, being tube-fed, needing breathing treatments, etc. - I would get SO frustrated by the people coming by the house. Typically they were door-to-door salesmen including those who sold meat out of a truck!! It seemed that every single time I had something to do with her, the doorbell would ring. It drove me nuts.

I printed off a rather long itemized list of the items that we did NOT need, while asking the seller not to intrude. It was a polite note, but it sure stopped them right in their tracks! I actually saw someone with their hand raised in the air ready to knock on the door while they were reading the list. LOL They never knocked. They just left.

I agree with those that said to put up a sign! It will help tremendously. Just mention that it's nap-time, and that you can't invite anyone in right now, because it really disrupts your son.

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Judy Knudle Nov 19, 2008, 3:05pm EST

I forgot to mention...I just taped it to the window of the screen door. Worked like a charm! :)

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Elizabeth S. Nov 19, 2008, 5:47pm EST

No one can take advantage of you unless you let them. It's your home, it's your family schedule. Greet her at the door and say that you are too busy to visit just then. Suggest a time that would be good for both of you.

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