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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You are overly sensitive and most likely taking offense where none is intended.  They are most likely trying to connect, support and relate.  Wy does everyone insist upon looking for reasons to be angry?  Are you that insecure?[/quote]

OP, the reply above is right on. They are praising your child! Why are you so very swift to take offense at praise for your kid because you also weren't praised in the same breath? Who's the focus here -- you or your child?

Look at all the posts on here where people complain about grandparents who ignore a child or who never comment on the child's little milestones, etc. You could be in that boat. Yet you are upset because your in-laws are actually showing they pay attention to what your child is learning.

I would bet that there are other, past issues you have with them and that you possibly felt they weren't giving you enough credit even [i]before [/i]you had a child. Just my guess, based on how quick you are to take offense.

I agree that they are most likely trying to be supportive and are just a bit awkward about it. Parents get taken for granted like this all the time. If your kid is your focus and not yourself, this won't matter so much or be so offensive. If you don't develop a thicker skin, you're going to spend decades irritated. 
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