The Husband’s parents are in town this weekend, helping us celebrate Bito’s and Cupcake’s birthdays.
My in-laws are super grandparents. I am so grateful for their time with my children. They spoil the kids by showering them with attention and bearing many gifts. Bito and Cupcake (and eventually BabyMuffin) are excited when they see Grandma and Grandpa. 
I only wish it was more often.
My mother-in-law has been a daycare provider for many years, so she’s very trustworthy with children of all ages. I have no problem leaving my kids in their care for a night…or a week (not that this has happened yet)! Best of all, when we travel to their home, I don’t have to bring all the baby accessories, equipment and toys that we generally pack if we want to go anywhere. Their home is baby-proofed and is toy heaven for kids!
One of the things I appreciate most is that they are great at minding boundaries The Husband I have set down, even if they don’t agree with them. They certainly make their opinions known and sometimes that rubs me the wrong way, but they are supportive of our decisions in front of the kids.
I only had one grandparent as I was growing up and we weren’t very close. So despite any differences between my in-laws and me, I am committed to cultivating good relationships between my children and their grandparents (my folks included, but that’s a whole other post). Sometimes that means I have to bite my tongue or let my kids eat too many cookies, but all in all, I’m pleased with the way it’s going.
Grandparents are the greatest. My parents and in-laws are fantastic and they are very involved in my kids lives – I love the bond that they have – one I never really had with my own grandparents.
There are challenges (many sometimes) but at the end of the day, this relationship is like no other- for both of them.
That is a beautiful picture of your family.
It’s so nice to have a good relationship with in-laws. My in-laws are great. I’m so sad for those who have strained relationships.