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[quote=Anonymous]I have a very similar scenario, and, like you, it's bigger than just the childcare. SIL getting better treatment than DH extends to all aspects of life. But regarding the babysitting specifically, I think it comes down to a few things:

1) Gmas are naturally more comfortable with their daughters children as they feel more comfortable with their parenting decisions, or at least more comfortable discussing them.
2) SIL is a selfish person and doesn't mind putting people out.
3) SIL's kids are older and hence a bit easier to watch.

I don't have a brilliant solution for you. We've tried asking more. We've also tried expecting less. To be honest, my relationship with MIL/FIL is probably strained beyond repair at this point. I can be civil to them but there's no warmness there, and I have gotten to the point that I avoid them when possible and let DH interact with them himself. The thing that has kept me from totally severing ties is that I don't want to create another stress for DH. Maybe that's how you can "let it go" as you seem to want to do... think of it as a kindness to DH.

But I tell you my whole story to assure you that you aren't crazy, you aren't alone, you aren't being unreasonable, etc. I think this is a common scenario, however unfortunate.[/quote]

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