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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Nope, not jealous at all. My in laws are a short flight away. My parents live in NY and we see them pretty frequently. Both sets of grandparents are very opinionated and overbearing so I would not want them in my everyday life.

I stay home and Dh earns plenty of money. I can get a sitter anytime I want and we have a housekeeper. [/quote]

Don’t you wish they were not opinionated and overbearing though? I can’t believe that you are happy they are dislikable. [/quote]

No, that is not the way I am. I don’t wish things that are out of my control. My in laws raised two fine children.

Our lives are full and happy. I actually don’t think about my ILs much at all. DH talks to them frequently and we see them a few times per year. Some families see their families all the time. I personally wouldn’t want that. I like my own personal space.

I have 3 kids and we have packed schedules. They all play sports. Kids have friends. We have a lot of friends. I don’t think about what I wish and I definitely don’t think about how MIl could change and not be overbearing. [/quote]

I have everything you have and I still wish for grandparents who were interested and involved. I certainly will be as a grandmother. [/quote]

The grandparents are definitely interested. I saw our in laws a few weeks ago and I will see my family next week. Will see everyone for Xmas. Not sure why you want or need your children to see your parents so much.[/quote]

Not sure why you care so little how much your children see their grandparents. I adored my grandparents and were very close them - I wish my children could have that. All the money in the world can't buy it. [/quote]

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