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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So many of you think the worst of your in-laws! Assume good intentions. It’s sweet of them to send something. Who cares if the gift itself is a miss. They haven’t had a 2 year old in 30+ years and don’t remember that they’re probably not eating candy yet. Just say thank you. [/quote]

She told them not to do it. No need to thank someone for ignoring a request. Thank them when they are kind. Thank them when they babysit. Thank them for being fun company when you see them. No need to thank someone for ignoring a boundary.[/quote]

I don’t know. It isn’t clear she told them “don’t ever send candy ever.” Or if they just generally know these people don’t keep candy around for their kid, but assumed Halloween was an exception. I’m pretty darn good at boundaries and I would just thank these people and move on.

As I said before, maybe these are the worst in-laws ever. Or maybe they are just normal people who think there are occasional exceptions to  rules for fun events. Which is where most parents land by early elementary. I mean, I had a lot of boundaries around protecting my kid’s sleep, but eventually there were exceptions to the rule. And I didn’t think grandparents were super horrible people if they suggested my kid stay up late. I might not have kept the kids up late, but I didn’t hate them and feel like I needed to call them out or anything.[/quote]

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