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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Aw man, I was hoping based on the title that this would be a little more similar to what I experience, which is that my MIL tells me where the measuring cups are in my kitchen, buys decorations and places them around my house, and takes over an entire bathroom (getting frustrated if anyone else uses it) during her visits. [/quote]

Yes, that sort of thing happens too. They will buy gifts and ask where they are the next time they visit (oh, in the basement, we just haven't found a place for it yet). Or put things away in my kitchen (which I appreciate the help cleaning, btw, it's super nice of them) where they think they should go instead of just asking (although at this point, they really should know, we've lived here 10 years and they visit almost every month). They also will tell me their observations about my children like "Wow, he is really an advanced reader for his age." (Yes, thank you, we read with him every day, according to his teacher he's on grade level). Or ask things like "I heard you say he has a doctor's appointment tomorrow, what is wrong?"( OMG, he just turned 10, it is his annual check-up, there's nothing wrong with him.). I have vowed never to be an over-involved grandparent and offer advice only when requested. I hope i stick with that.[/quote]
OMG! Commenting on reading levels and a doctor’s appointment is too much for you?
I honestly think some of you posters do not want relationships with people. 
Yes, I talk to my parents about some school and doc appointments. Get this I even told them when one kid got braces. 
Shocking!!
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