Anonymous wrote:Op here. Thanks for the reality check, everyone. I should be thankful, she loves the kids, what more could I ask for?
I was asking because it seemed odd to me at the time, almost seemed like something was wrong. I thought maybe she felt taken for granted, or was depressed or something, because she's normally a type A personality, generous to a fault, boasts how she doesn't run out of energy and is used to being up on her feet all day. I think that maybe she is more tired than she is letting on.
I'm going to tell her how much I appreciate all her help tonight.
Anonymous wrote:OP here. It was a sincere, curious question. I am more puzzled by her not offering to help, because I can't imagine doing the same, but I'm not annoyed. I'm grateful she can help with the kids.
My husband often works long hours. Last night he was passed out on the couch after dinner because he was exhausted.
Anonymous wrote:OP here. It was a sincere, curious question. I am more puzzled by her not offering to help, because I can't imagine doing the same, but I'm not annoyed. I'm grateful she can help with the kids.
My husband often works long hours. Last night he was passed out on the couch after dinner because he was exhausted.
Anonymous wrote:OP here. It was a sincere, curious question. I am more puzzled by her not offering to help, because I can't imagine doing the same, but I'm not annoyed. I'm grateful she can help with the kids.
My husband often works long hours. Last night he was passed out on the couch after dinner because he was exhausted.
Anonymous wrote:My MIL does this. Actually, she's not allowed to watch our son any more when the nanny is off because she can't follow simple directions like "bring a bottle with you when you go out" or "offer him snacks". I told my husband no more.
Mine doesn't lift a finger to help herself, making it more work for me. She's really not doing me a favor watching my son. She asks to do it and my son makes me feel bad for saying no. So she sleeps on our sofa and leaves her containers of eaten yogurt in our sink all day.
If your MIL is actually helping you with your child, that's different. Mine doesn't at this point.
Anonymous wrote:I would think watching the kids and picking up toys is plenty. It's tiring for an older person to watch two kids. Heck it's tiring even for me to be alone with my kids all day. I would love to have a grandparent as helpful as yours.