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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]In my case it’s true. We see my parents at least weekly and they babysit regularly. The kids adore them. My husband’s parents are very hands off and not because of me or my husband.

FIL and his wife live in another state (4 hour flight) and coke to see the kids every few months. When they are in town they’ve never asked to have any alone time with the kids. MIL, who is single and alone, lives a 10 hour drive away and chooses not to move closer as she likes her life as it is - her hobbies, friends, volunteering, and one or two visits with us per year. She sends lots of flowery texts about how much she loves her grandkids and how proud she is of them, and also many packages of toys and clothes. That’s the extent of her participation in their lives. [/quote]

My mom lives 10 minutes from us and she sees mine for at beast 1-2 hours 1-2 a month and maybe buys a few books and maybe a toy a year (and the toy stays at her house which they never go to).  Close doesn't always been participation.[/quote]

You’re right. My husband was hoping his mom would move closer when the kids were born (he’s an only child, no siblings). I’m guessing we wouldn’t see much of her even if she lived down the street - it’s not the distance, it’s just that she has other priorities. I don’t say that to him because why rub salt on an open wound? [/quote]

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