re DSs Christmas presents from inlaws..

[celebmum]

I dont want to sound ungreatful but I cant help but feel a little peeved by this.

My inlaws mentioned back in june that they had seen a bike in a 2nd hand shop that they wanted to get DS for Christmas, I politely tried to put them off as DH and i had just bought him a new one in April for his birthday.
I found out yesterday that they went ahead and bought it anyway. Im annoyed as its too big, DS is 3 and the bike is easily more suited to a 6/7year old. Im annoyed because it seems like such a waste as he has barely even ridden the one we got him, so i just know that this one is going to be a wasted present.

When I have grandchildren and buy them presents I would like them to know I have brought them the present. My parents buy my DC a selection box of sweets every year as their present so you do sound a bit unreasonable to me. However I would ask the grandparents to store the bike for a few years rather than hVe it cluttering up the garage or shed.

Well that's an easy one. When he sees it tell him that his grandparents have promised to take him out on it while you're there on their behalf.

In laws sometimes don't think. I remember the ex mil finding a pram in the street and proudly presenting it to me when I was pregnant with my first. She was really offended when I declined.