Anonymous
Post 09/05/2014 12:01     Subject: My MIL finally admitted she thinks her son is "perfect"
My MIL believes both my DH and son to be perfect. I think she thinks I'm perfect by association.
Anonymous
Post 09/05/2014 12:01     Subject: My MIL finally admitted she thinks her son is "perfect"
Wow, I think my boys at perfect in MY eye. I love them unconditionally and accept they are who they are. I mean it in the sense I love the kids who they are. Parent the kid you get not the kid you want.
Anonymous
Post 09/05/2014 12:00     Subject: My MIL finally admitted she thinks her son is "perfect"
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:OP, you shouldn't be sharing with her, complaining to her, whatever you are doing.

Something has prompted this



OP here. Wish I could remember what prompted her to say that, but I do not. Our conversation is always innocuous, I know better than to say anything of substance to her. I was so stunned (she said this in the presence of my husband) I turned to my DD (who isn't even two) and said sorry girl, you are not perfect but you will always be good enough for mom!

I think her "perfect" comment stems from the comment she has made since our DD was born. She makes it a point to tell
ME each time she visits how wonderful it is her son is so involved with DD. I have tried to handle this in various ways, but she loves to repeat it. I know my husband is a wonderful person (I married him!) but sorry, co-parenting isn't an above and beyond behavior.


I hear you OP. My MIL says that her son is the only good man on this earth, therefore she will never be able to get married (no other man is as good as her son). I know he's perfect for her, he can do no wrong, etc., but I wish she could use a little bit of humor when talking about him. We all love our children, they all are perfect for us, but but it is smart to keep this feeling to ourselves.
Anonymous
Post 09/05/2014 11:59     Subject: My MIL finally admitted she thinks her son is "perfect"
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:OP, you shouldn't be sharing with her, complaining to her, whatever you are doing.

Something has prompted this



OP here. Wish I could remember what prompted her to say that, but I do not. Our conversation is always innocuous, I know better than to say anything of substance to her. I was so stunned (she said this in the presence of my husband) I turned to my DD (who isn't even two) and said sorry girl, you are not perfect but you will always be good enough for mom!

I think her "perfect" comment stems from the comment she has made since our DD was born. She makes it a point to tell
ME each time she visits how wonderful it is her son is so involved with DD. I have tried to handle this in various ways, but she loves to repeat it. I know my husband is a wonderful person (I married him!) but sorry, co-parenting isn't an above and beyond behavior.


Maybe it's because her own husband (your DH's father) wasn't as involved, so she thinks her son is so great that he is involved. A lot of moms think their sons are "perfect". My MIL hangs on DH's every word.
Anonymous
Post 09/05/2014 11:57     Subject: My MIL finally admitted she thinks her son is "perfect"
Anonymous wrote:I was so stunned (she said this in the presence of my husband) I turned to my DD (who isn't even two) and said sorry girl, you are not perfect but you will always be good enough for mom!

Aren't you a pleasure to be around!
Anonymous
Post 09/05/2014 11:48     Subject: My MIL finally admitted she thinks her son is "perfect"
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Don't you think YOUR child is perfect?


Not the OP, but I don't think either of my children are perfect. What does that mean?


OP. I agree PP. My child is not perfect but I love her beyond measure. I think everyone has room to improve and teaching children otherwise will lead to many disappointments.
Anonymous
Post 09/05/2014 11:46     Subject: My MIL finally admitted she thinks her son is "perfect"
Anonymous wrote:OP, you shouldn't be sharing with her, complaining to her, whatever you are doing.

Something has prompted this



OP here. Wish I could remember what prompted her to say that, but I do not. Our conversation is always innocuous, I know better than to say anything of substance to her. I was so stunned (she said this in the presence of my husband) I turned to my DD (who isn't even two) and said sorry girl, you are not perfect but you will always be good enough for mom!

I think her "perfect" comment stems from the comment she has made since our DD was born. She makes it a point to tell
ME each time she visits how wonderful it is her son is so involved with DD. I have tried to handle this in various ways, but she loves to repeat it. I know my husband is a wonderful person (I married him!) but sorry, co-parenting isn't an above and beyond behavior.
Anonymous
Post 09/05/2014 11:08     Subject: My MIL finally admitted she thinks her son is "perfect"
Perfect for her? Weird. Elaborate.
Anonymous
Post 09/05/2014 11:07     Subject: My MIL finally admitted she thinks her son is "perfect"
OP, you shouldn't be sharing with her, complaining to her, whatever you are doing.

Something has prompted this

Anonymous
Post 09/05/2014 10:44     Subject: My MIL finally admitted she thinks her son is "perfect"
Oops - no my- damn perfection !
Anonymous
Post 09/05/2014 10:43     Subject: My MIL finally admitted she thinks her son is "perfect"
My kids are all perfect! So is my husband, my dog and my me for that matter!

But...my perfection may not be yours... It's all in the eye of the beholder !
Anonymous
Post 09/05/2014 09:48     Subject: Re:My MIL finally admitted she thinks her son is "perfect"
OK. Congratulations?
Anonymous
Post 09/05/2014 08:33     Subject: My MIL finally admitted she thinks her son is "perfect"
Anonymous wrote:Don't you think YOUR child is perfect?


Not the OP, but I don't think either of my children are perfect. What does that mean?
Anonymous
Post 09/05/2014 03:12     Subject: My MIL finally admitted she thinks her son is "perfect"
Don't you think YOUR child is perfect?
Anonymous
Post 09/04/2014 23:18     Subject: My MIL finally admitted she thinks her son is "perfect"
Nothing more to add. Just nice she finally confirmed my suspicion.