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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My son and his wife are hosting my husband and I for Christmas, as well as my sister and her husband. My nephew will also attend the holiday dinner, but not as an overnight guest.

So far, it seems I've been relegated to "bring muffins and some wine" duty, which is fine. I want to be helpful, but I know they're excited to try their hand at hosting a holiday for the first time. Besides helping to watch the kids, and offering to help with the meals and household chores, what can I do? Any advice from those of you who have either hosted your ILs, or been guests of your DILs?[/quote]

It's nice of you to ask.  I'm a DIL and I generally get along pretty well with my MIL.  Your ideas for offers to help with kids and/or meals and chores are great.  And if they say no, take them seriously.  They may really want to just host you.  Also, I don't know how old the kids are, but one thing I love is when my in-laws or parents play games with my kids (cards, board games, charades, etc.).  The kids have fun and they're totally engaged so I can really disengage and focus on something else.  Otherwise, just keep your ears open, and offer to help out as needed.  For example, if you are driving there and are comfortable with the area, offer to run to the grocery store to pick something up if an item has been forgotten.  If you notice that the dishes are often a problem at the end of the night, offer to help with those.  Just listen and offer to be useful.  And say thanks![/quote]

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