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[quote=Anonymous]Activities for MIL:
I like to keep my MIL out of the kitchen for various reasons. What I've done the last few years is set her up with crafts and games to do with DC. Placecards for the table, special napkin rings, placemats (especially if you have younger diners), board games, card games, make an album, write a story.... Of course that doesn't work while the kids are in school, but it will occupy some of her time once the kids are home.

Could she polish silver or set the table? Help you get out the serving pieces? Iron the tablecloth and napkins?

Something I will do, mostly so DH knows how he can help, is create a list of things that need to be done and leave it on the kitchen counter (on the fridge or a bulletin board would work, too). When someone asks "what can I do to help", you can point them to the list. Keep things you don't want her to do (make pie) off the list, or on a separate list.

As for the sleeping arrangements...
Ask her (or have DH ask her) what you can do to make the guest room more comfortable for her. Harder bed? Put a board under it. Softer? Get a topper of some sort. Too cold? Space heater. Too warm? Fan. Too bright? Better window treatments (this might be tough to do in two weeks notice).[/quote]

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