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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous] The PP reminded me of my own mother, who about 6 months ago, with my dad stayed with us for about a week after our second child was born.  Afterwards, she sent me towels and washcloths because mine were "threadbare."  First, I'm fairly certain she saw one washcloth I keep hung up in my son's/guest bathroom as a rag to clean the counter because he's five and, therefore, it's otherwise a blessed mess.  Yes, that RAG was threadbare.  Second, my towels were fine.  They didn't look brand new, but the thought of going out and buying all new towels when the ones I had were perfectly fine seemed ridiculous and wasteful to me. [b] I have two small children.  I don't keep "nice" things right now.  When I, too, am 65 and have no children in my house and nothing better to do with my time and money, sure, I'll keep my towels looking spiffy.[/b]  so now I have more towels and washcloths than I know what to do with (and barely enough room for them).  Finally, they weren't even particularly nice towels.  So when they come visit, I'll put her new towels out for her and my dad and I'll keep right on using my plush bath sheets from Costco.  :D[/quote]

I know, this is so frustrating! My MIL always mentions how she made such-and-such FROM SCRATCH (like muffins she brings, or dessert) so that it will be "a special treat for us, because I know Larla doesn't bake." Well, every meal I prepare when they are in my home is homemade: soups, lasagana, even mini Beef Wellingtons. But no, I don't bake a ton. Because I cook. A LOT. For a lot of people.

Maybe when I'm retired and have nothing else to do, I'll bake more, too! But it's just like, why can't you just say, "I brought you some muffins!" And then enjoy some of the homemade breakfast casserole that I cooked, but didn't BAKE.[/quote]

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