So we were out of town to visit our families.  Both sets of grandparents live in the same town.  We always stay with my parents when we visit.  They have more room for us and it’s just my parents living there.  My in-laws have several grown children who live with them and not as much room, so it doesn’t make sense to stay there.

So, while we were in town we made arrangements to visit my in-laws so that they could see Peanut for a while.  They agreed, as usual.  Then the night before our planned visit my MIL sent me an email saying that we couldn’t come over because they were going to be busy.  They had to go car shopping.  Really?  A last minute car shopping trip?  Not to mention the cold and rainy weather.

I just don’t get it.  The in-laws don’t seem to want to be a big part of Peanut’s life and it confuses me.  She is the sweetest little girl and I can’t understand why they don’t want to see her.

So, George talked to MIL about it.  Because something like this happens almost every time we plan to go over there.  Apparently we don’t act up to her standards when we visit.  George doesn’t talk enough.  I sit on the couch and I don’t talk enough either.  Hmmm, I wonder if that has anything to do with the way my MIL and FIL always have the TV on and that it is always the center of attention.  My MIL does usually play with Peanut and pays attention to her.  But, I guess I feel like if everyone is watching TV- am I supposed to sit there quietly and watch so I don’t interrupt?  Or am I supposed to make small talk?

Apparently I’m doing the wrong thing.  Although the excuse is usually different each time, so I’m pretty sure this is just another excuse.