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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]"That's a great idea.  I'll give it some thought."

"No thank you."

"Let's not get ahead of ourselves. Why don't we come over after we've had a chance to settle in and decide which pieces of furniture will work for our needs?"

Where is your DH on this?  Can he not say, "Mom, we're so glad you're excited and want to contribute, but remember this is our house and we're also rather excited to set it up as we wish.  Please be patient and let us figure out what we want to do and where we need help."?[/quote]

He doesn't want to hurt her feelings (which I understand - I don't either!), so he is inclined to let her paint [i]something [/i]as long as I ok it.  But he pretty much told her, "that's a great idea. give us some time to think about it!"[/quote]

Could she paint on canvas and then you can "remodel" in a year?[/quote]

That's a great idea!  Part of my hesitation is that a mural just seems so permanent and I'd hate to paint over it in a few years when DD outgrows it.[/quote]

You know, in her day there wasn't the internet to get ideas. She may not realize all the options besides Disney cartoon characters for babies rooms. Why don't you send her a few links to the types of things you like and say "Hi Judy! I know you are interested in decorating - here's the direction we're going in." As a last resort, let her paint the inside of DD's closet. Clothes will cover it anyway. [/quote]

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