When good inlaws go bad...part one.

Props to my friend sierrabella for this idea. I thought I'd compile a running list of things said by inlaws. If any of you cannot post such a list due to the possibility that those very inlaws will read your blog, you are welcome to add it to the comments here.

1. "Oh, the baby is so sweet! And small!! But the extra weight looks good on you."

2. At the end of a meal in the early days of our marriage: "Don't be ridiculous! You don't need a dishwasher. I'll do these myself if it's too hard for you."

3. When visiting our first home shortly after we had purchased it: "Well! It's a quaint little home, but you really don't have the flare, do you."

4. Soon after my 30th birthday: "This haircut is so much better than that other one. It made you look old."

5. At 9:30pm during a visit: "What do you mean they don't need ice cream this late? Of course they do!" Followed promptly by the serving of same.


Mostly I love them and they love me, but every now and then you just gotta say WTF?!