Mother in Law's are awesome!
We had lunch with my in-laws this weekend. Here a just a few gems that came from my mother in laws mouth.
“You don’t really need a stroller. Can’t you just always use the bjorn?” - Hmm, picture this... me with a baby strapped to my chest, a diaper bag, a dog and a bag of library books. Let’s hope the dog doesn’t see a squirrel or poop. And boy does the prospect of strapping a 20 pound baby to my chest anytime I want to leave my home sound fabulous. Great idea!!!
“Those monitors are a complete waste of money. When she really needs your attention, she’ll let out a big scream.” –I guess that means I can never go outside or downstairs if she is in her room. I can’t even hear the phone ring if the heater is running and the dishwasher is on. According to my ever wise MIL, eventually she will scream loud enough if she is in enough pain. (nice thought)
“Just throw the diapers in the trash. Those diaper contraptions don’t work at all.” – okay, we have a dog. I know some people question if the diaper genie minimizes smells but I really don’t ever want to find a half eaten dirty diaper strewn across my living room. Plus, how the hell would you know??? You haven’t had a child in 30 years and you had both a day and night nanny then.
“Okay, if you really think you need a stroller, why not just get a carriage or pram. They are so much cuter.” – Yep, and they are SOOO useful … for about three months. Clearly, since you are worried about the money we are spending, we should take your advice. Investing in a frou-frou pram that we will get five to six months max of use out of and not the stroller that we can use into the toddler years is very logical and economical. Thanks for the tip.
When we left all Wonderful Husband could say was “I don’t know what that woman did to my mother.” Can’t wait to hear her parenting advice….
4 Comments:
I am positively DYING to give you unsolicited advice. It's like, KILLING me over here.
I can't stop myself. But I'll only share one thing:
Consider a double stroller that is long (not side-by-side). Put baby in the front or back and your purse, diaper bag, library books, dog treats and kitchen sink in the other seat.
Note that I am stopping. Please. Arrrgh! I'm such a baby hog control freak! ACCK!
Thanks for your comments. I can't figure out how to reply directly and until I do, I will respond via comment.
Coolbeans- I will take educated advice all day long. As long as it is constructive, don't worry about leaving it - I need all the help I can get.
Franklins-Funny is a great way to describe my MIL. She never ceases to amaze me. Believe me, I am still harping on it to my husband which means I really don't have that good of a sense of humor about her. Every time I come to terms with her, she makes comments like the ones I shared yesterday. I have no doubt there are more to come.
I think I will share a few from my father in law. He is even funnier.
Oh. My. Word. Your in laws can come have lunch with MY inlaws and they can all have a par-tay discussing what terrible parents we are/will be.
Seriously.
"He's not too bright is he?"
- My mother in law when Jake had a peepee accident in the early potty training months. Like no other kid has ever had an accident.
(VeryMom.com)
You gave me the green light! You asked for it!
If you're going to be wearing baby (sling, bjorn, whathaveyou) a backpack is the way to go for a diaper bag when you're on the go. The strap of a backpack stays on your shoulder better than a bulky diaper bag.
Diaper Champ is usually hailed as the supreme disposable diaper disposer-thingie. I guess it beats The Genie hands down.
Okay. That's all. Whew. Out of my system. You're so close! Eee! It's so exciting!
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