I know the feeling - its terrifying! I remember after I dropped DD#1 off at my sisters for my first night away from her - I cried for almost an hour! not good when youre trying to get ready for a really important work dinner... anyway, she was 20 mths then - and she survived. She was happy as larry when we went to pick her up in the morning - and it was soooooooo nice to have a nice meal and a good sleep (well, we didn't really sleep that well )
Have a lovely time! Can you ask SIL to text you at certain times so you aren't anxious? theres nothing worse than sitting at dinner with your partner and constantly checking your phone for messages!
Can you say to SIL that even though you know she is more than capable for your sake can she please send you a text message every once in a while of what Jazz is up to. It might just put your mind at ease. If she is super nice she might send you a picture by text. Tell her you would enjoy your night so much more just by knowing what she is up to.
I cant help you out because I have never left any of my kids overnight yet. Not even with Dh lol Even though Im sure they would be absolute angels, sleep through the night and I will worry over nothing. My first test will be leaving them with Dh for the june long weekend.........
I'm sure she will be fine Leasha, but if you are really worried why not make a contingency plan to pick her up after dinner if she is still awake. If she is asleep go catch a movie after dinner and ENJOY yourself! (Hard I know if you are worried). If it makes you feel better, call your SIL every hour to check in. Hey if it all works out you could make this a regular thing to look after each others kids once a month or so, so you can have couple time. Good luck and I don't want to see you on chat tonight!
We tried to get her for a hug but she held on tight to SIL and when we hugged her she squirmed and ran away. I think she thought we were trying to take her home! So she is fine. We are home. SO quiet! I cried... of course I did! I'm still crying...
I'll be fine soon, I promise!
Meanwhile, Jazz is probably watching her cousins ride their horse and drive the go cart or shes chasing the dogs around. Geez, what kid WOULDN'T want to stay there overnight! It's practically kid paradise!
She was happy as larry when we went to pick her up in the morning - and it was soooooooo nice to have a nice meal and a good sleep (well, we didn't really sleep that well
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Can you say to SIL that even though you know she is more than capable for your sake can she please send you a text message every once in a while of what Jazz is up to. It might just put your mind at ease. If she is super nice she might send you a picture by text. Tell her you would enjoy your night so much more just by knowing what she is up to. 
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