A happy IL post

[hermione]

We spend so much time (myself included) complaining about ILs that I wanted to post a happy thing.

FIL asked for a list for C. The Little Tikes trampoline was on it so I texted him to let him know it was on sale at Target and did he want me to order it for him (he doesn't do online shopping). He responded that yes he did and would I also order the Kitchen Helper and the Bristle Blocks and he'd send a check.

When I told him that was too much his response was that Cassidy was the youngest grandchild and the only baby in the family and if he couldn't spoil her, why did he work so hard for so many years? I just thought it was so sweet. It sort of made my Thanksgiving.

[redheadk]

As much as mine can drive me nuts, she is a FABULOUS grandmother to dd. She loves taking her on walks, painting, and digging in the garden, all things dd loves. Dd loves spending time at her house. My mil is great with her and they are going to have a special bond.

My FIL isn't a kid person but dd responds to him so well. He loves being goofy and dd thinks it's hilarious. I've been pleasantly surprised to see what a great grandfather he is. He is working oot and not home much and hates it. I think it's made him really appreciate family even more and he always makes an effort to see dd when he is home.

[Brie]

My ILs are currently entertaining C while I alternately cook and put my feet up. I have been encouraged to nap as much as possible while they're here. He basically ignores me when they're around, LOL.

[SallySparrow]

I love my FIL and step-MIL. They love spending time with A and spoil her rotten. They're taking her out on Saturday just to spend the day with her. And Step-MIL is genuinely the nicest person I've ever met.

[bunnymendelbaum]

My ILs are incredibly generous and great grandparents. Last year when we were on vacation with them, FIL would take DD2 as soon as he heard her in the morning and let us sleep in. It was fabulous!

[Deleted]

Mine made a huge effort to travel to see us for Thanksgiving. DD loves them and was so excited to see them.

[sh10]

My IL's come tomorrow but mil already told us to make plans to go out both nights while they watch DS. They are so helpful I can't wait until they get here!

[dancingirl21]

As much as my ILs can be nutty people, they really are so sweet. They love all of their grandchildren and children/spouses so much and are incredibly generous with all of us. They are always willing to drop what they are doing and help if we need anything.

[Odonata]

As in-laws they are annoying, rude, and invasive. As grandparents they are awesome. FIL is crazy in love with Amelia. I send him videos all the time of her and he keeps asking for more. Last one I sent had her laughing and cooing at her mobile in her swing.
He sent me a photo of his living room where he hung stuffed animals to the ceiling fan for her to look at when we come over today. lol. I was like "How did MIL feel about this?" lol

They are willing to watch her any time with short notice and even spent the night once so H and I could get a full night sleep when we were about to crack early on.

Maybe DD will be what brings us closer together?

[turtlegirl]

Mine are generally awesome.

My MIL watches the boys once a week and always takes them and our dog to the lake for a hike and general running around playtime for like 2 hours.

Earlier this week FIL played catch with DS1 for an hour straight.

Today they are hosting and we don't really have to do anything out show up and bring rolls. Yay!

[Deleted]

My parents are awesome. They live 10 mins away and we see them several times a week. They're our only babysitters. They even VOLUNTEERED to take DS overnight on THEIR wedding anniversary so DH and I could go to his office Christmas party. They're very respectful of our rules and wishes. I've NEVER had a "how could they do that?!?" moment with them. They're simply the best parents and grandparents I could ever ask for.

FIL is a selfish asshole who abandoned his 94yo mother, and DH had to pick up the pieces. DH, who works FT, just bought a house, and has a young family. FIL is retired. He just up and decided he wasn't going to care for his mother anymore. Asshole.

[Brie]

Nov 27, 2014 10:43:26 GMT -5 @starry said:

Nov 27, 2014 10:34:44 GMT -5 Brie said:

My ILs are currently entertaining C while I alternately cook and put my feet up. I have been encouraged to nap as much as possible while they're here. He basically ignores me when they're around, LOL.

dude I am so checked out. I gave DD a bath this morning (I forgot yesterday, hahaha). That is literally about the entirety of what I have done today.

love love love

C is currently demanding MIL play him specific songs on the tiny xylophone like a belligerent drunk at a piano bar, LOL.

[rbp]

My ILs kept M on Saturday night. He is not even close to STTN, but MIL acted like he was a perfect angel.

[BAMFMrsB]

Mom and Dad took Charming so we can finish the cooking without him underfoot, AND so he could get in a nap before 'dinner' @ 4PM.

[niq]

My only "problem" with my ILs is that they buy random crap for him all the time. As if that's a real problem.

As much as I kvetch about having mom in the house, buying knick knacks, and being up in my business, she's been a godsend. She cooks dinner twice a week. She does random cleaning, including stuff we would never do like cleaning the toaster oven. At some level I don't know how we would have made it through the summer without her. And she loves her grandson more than anything.

This thread is reminding me that we should let relatives be on primary baby duty and give ourselves a break this afternoon.

[noodleskooze]

My ILs used to let him spend the night once a week so DH and I could go to Geeks Who Drink then sleep in!

[Brie]

MIL just cleaned the kitchen while C and I napped.

[jackie011]

I already knew I hit the IL jackpot before I had DS, but watching their transformation to grandparents has been really awesome.

They watch him two days a week and you can tell it is the highlight of their week. From the moment we come downstairs on those two days, it's like they are in heaven. FIL has a little routine where they "read" the paper together and FIL fills him in on the ways of the world. At some point they'll look out the window and FIL will tell him about the trees & plants outside.

MIL was a preschool teacher and knows all kinds of songs & finger plays. She sings to him and makes inventive little toys. I know she cannot wait until he's a little older and they'll do craft projects. Knowing them, they'll insist on buying all of the supplies and will spare no expense!

Yes, they have their moments, and sometimes it seems like they're a little too close (live in our neighborhood) but they have the best of intentions.