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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I don't think there's anything wrong with grandparents who just like to be around the kids, in a sense of seeing the kids run by as the adults talk to each other. That's old-school adult behavior, and still quite normal in much of the world. Most adults like to talk with other adults, most of the time. The kids run around, play, and do their own thing. Some adults enjoy more interaction with kids, but you shouldn't judge those who don't, especially since that's a majority of adults.

That said, you're in a hectic phase of life, very child-focused, too, and overextended, so keeping a weeknight routine and not wanting to socialize on weeknights is what's currently working for you. Tell your parents honestly.

People forget what it was like, and also lifestyles and expectations change over time. Why can't you tell them? And why do you feel you have to make a special dinner and entertain them? Order in and do your normal routine. If that doesn't work for them, they can try coming on Fridays or weekends.

They sound very rigid, if they never will come visit on weekends. Are you a tad rigid, too? This makes things tough, if no one will speak up and no one feels comfortable bending. [/quote]

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