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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It’s not “company” it is his parents.  Make a pot of chili, a pan of cornbread, and pick up what you can as you normally would.   This shouldn’t be an OMG super stressful entertaining event.  If you feel like the house needs to look perfect and you need to have a multiple course meal that is on you and your own anxieties.  Say hi and be pleasant.  His parents are likely more interested in talking to your DH and your kids anyhow.  If you don’t feel like being a major part of conversation busy yourself with something else.  If DH invited them over, then that is what he wants to do with his day off...not what you decide he wants to do.  [/quote]

ugh this person just doesn't get it. Parents are definitely company. Inlaws will come and only talk to the DH and leave all the work to the wife. She'll have to put the kids to bed while they talk. Just tons more work. [/quote]

Yep! OP: strong suggest you go OUT and meet them for dinner. Otherwise have DH cook, at the very least. You’ll still get stuck doing the cleanup and doing the house prep so that is more than enough.

Also I know some people’s ILs are likely super nice, super causal etc- and don’t mind normal mess and would be happy with chili. Not mine!! I’m sure I’m not the only one either. Some are difficult. [/quote]

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