First Visit From My Mother-In-Law

This past week marked the first of many visits from my mother-in-law and I have to admit it was an overall enjoyable visit.  She allowed my wife and I to be in charge as new mom and dad.  I was shocked!  By no means is my mother-in-law an overbearing "do it my way or the highway" type, but I expected some friction as with many mother-in-law/new dad relationships.  She was very helpful around the house and I know my wife appreciated the breaks between feedings while Nan (that's what she wants to be called instead of grandma) entertained Baby Carter.  If I had one complaint, it would be to let Baby Carter have a moment to himself.  I came home from work and Nan would be holding Baby Carter.  I came home from umpiring a baseball game and Nan would be holding Baby Carter.  I came home from the gym and (Yup you got it!) Nan would be holding Baby Carter.  Nan time with Baby Carter may have been a little excessive, but the more I thought about it the more I realized that this is her first grandchild.  Furthermore, it is the first infant she has held and cared for in 23 years.  Nevertheless, I am convinced that Baby Carter enjoyed every moment with her.  My mother-in-law and I may not agree on everything but she cares about us and Baby Carter and she would do anything for him.  For this, I am grateful to her and I hope we can continue to work through our differences and give Baby Carter the happy and healthy family he deserves.

I try to make a point with every blog post I write so I guess the point of this one is for the new dad's out there to give their mother-in-laws a chance.  Although you may not see "eye-to-eye" with them, give them a chance to show you that they want nothing more than to be a part of you and your new baby's life.  Thanks for your help this week Nan!