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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]lol OP I’m sorry your ILs don’t care that you hate them. Better luck next time[/quote]

OP here. I don’t hate them, but I certainly don’t appreciate their behavior. They were slightly better after DH was a bit sharp with them when they criticized DD for taking a nap when visitors were there after her sleepover. DH was very direct and made them apologize to DD and apologize to me for acting up so much. They were pleasant about dinner, and I set up the coffee for them tomorrow morning, and MIL made a point to say thank you.

Right now we will continue to see them as usual, but DH and I agree that there will be no more “do us a favor visits” during busy times. Their loss. [/quote]

Their behavior sounds completely normal for two older people. I’m curious what you expect or, for that matter, if you think you’ll be any different at that age! You sound convinced you are all so “busy” that you can’t acknowledge loved ones. I’m sure they notice that and question your priorities. Imagine if it were your own kids telling you one day they are too busy to cook you dinner because of “school and work,” which are everyday occurrences and don’t make you incapable of cooking. Now personally I enjoy leftover lasagna but that’s beside the point [/quote]

They. Told. The. Grandparents. It. Wasn’t. A. Time. They. Could. Fully. Host.

What about that do you not get?

A clean house, clean sheets and towels, plenty of food, even if it wasn’t “preferred” food. Schedules went exactly as planned and conveyed. ILs agreed to visit on the terms clearly stated by OP and DH. And then ILs complained that it wasn’t different.

If they’re that far gone that they can’t understand information and expectations clearly conveyed, they belong in a nursing home. [/quote]

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