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[quote=Anonymous]For anyone asking why it’s always the MILs and not the mothers. I think it’s because most women learned many of their mannerisms and habits that influence the way they “keep house” from their mothers. They also spent many years living in the same house, sharing a kitchen. In my case that means my mother is simply more helpful when she stops by because I don’t have to explain as much when she asks “how can I help?”. She also can read my mood and my stress level and can take a cue to either roll up her sleeves and pitch in or say “looks like you have your hands full, I’ll get out of your hair”. 
I’m not sure if it’s because she’s my MIL or just because she is who she is, but my MIL as sweet and well meaning as she is, has a knack for making everything more complicated than necessary or standing in the exact spot I need to use to take something out of the oven or open a cabinet. FWIW, it’s not just me being exceptionally critical because she’s my MIL. Her daughter and my husband feel the same way. I love her very much and her heart is in the right place, but I don’t always have time to chat or let her “help” when it means it will take 3x as long. I prefer to have her included when we can enjoy and appreciate her instead of trying to work around her. [/quote]

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