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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would never expect my parents or in-laws to pay for a meal and would not allow them to buy groceries. [/quote]

+ 1.

My parents and ILs are gracious and caring people and their children have learnt by their examples.  What they have done for us can never be repaid back, so taking care of them when they are visiting us is the least that we can do.

We do not keep a tally of who does what in our household. They are not guests, they are family. And when either set leaves - we (DH, kid and I) are usually very sad for a few days and miss them terribly.[/quote]

So if your store doesn't happen to stock their brand of breakfast bar you have it flown in or you select an alternative (even if they would never have selected that alternative themselves)?  And you always anticipate whether or not they need antacids, feminine products, Probiotics?  [/quote]

I will ask before they come to visit what I need to know about their requirements and will try and meet them as best as I can. If they have something specific they like they usually will bring their own stock. Similarly, when we are visiting - my mom or MIL will call and ask what they need to stock for their grandkids and us. Usually, we will carry whatever we need as well.

Seriously, it is not a big deal. Usually the moms will let me know and they are the best source of info about my dad and FIL needs for specific food products etc.

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