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[quote=Anonymous]I have this type of relationship with my OWN mom, and MIL is the one who comes to hang out with the little kids and me, or tags along for afternoon sports drop offs. My mom is a lot more rigid in terms of her schedule, and she and my dad take frequent vacations. When she has come over in the past, I felt like I was hosting her and couldn’t relax, whereas MIL just fits into our daily life. My mom isn’t a dud of a grandma — she babysits when she can, and she’s interested in the kids’ lives. I have just accepted that the time we spend together is going to be more brief and formal, and that her relationship with my kids will match that energy. OP- continue to include her when it makes sense, but don’t make it harder on yourself to try and change the nature of the relationship. Tune out the complaints, or put the ball in her court to come up with a specific plan if she complains about not doing XYZ like your mom does. [/quote]
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