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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I thought the whole point of being a grandparent was that it was fun. I have no interest in doing any more of the non fun stuff. I have done that already. I want the parental equivalent of muffin tops only. [/quote]

Then I hope you stay in a hotel and bring your own meals when visiting your infant grandchildren. [/quote]

I really don't get this attitude.  When I visit my parents, they are hospitable -- they have beds with clean sheets ready, they prepare meals, etc.  When they visit me, I try to be equally hospitable.  They don't have to do chores in exchange for "getting" to see their grandkids.  I expect them to be good guests -- i.e., not make big messes for me to clean up, being generally considerate, pitching in with things like clearing the table or the like -- but I would never say that they could only stay in my home if they offered free babysitting or did the kids' laundry or whatever.  I want them to feel connected to their grandkids.  I feel sorry for people who have these crappy, transactional family relationships.  OP doesn't say that her parents show up and make a ton of extra work and act like inconsiderate, entitled jerks.  She's mad they aren't playing peek-a-boo with a two-month-old baby all day.  [/quote]

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