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[quote=Anonymous]It's funny to me because my parents had died years before I got married. I actually, prior to having kids, loved my in-laws (they were divorced but got along well) but what I realized post-kids was that my in-laws just liked a good time. They loved going out, going to restaurants, going to plays and shows, going to events and having ADULT fun. What they did not enjoy was kids. They were late sleepers and they didn't like crying or freakouts and were just sort of useless in terms of caring for kids. I actually spent a bit pissed about this until I realize they are who they are and it's fine if that's the kind of grandparent they want to be. The kids adore them but they are never, ever responsible for caring for them -- even more a minute. I don't let them babysit (they ask but the one time I let my MIL do it she spent months complaining so that's was enough for me to say thanks but no thanks).

They travel a ton and are burning through retirement so we don't see them tons. It's fine, but I do wonder what will be expected when they are sicker/older.[/quote]

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