In laws

[mel0679]

Can someone tell me why my mother in law won't ever visit our house without her daughters daughter (her granddaughter). We have 2 children that they rarely see. We invite mother and father in law over for dinner or breakfast and they constantly turn up with their other granddaughter. It is driving me insane. Nothing against their granddaughter but I just find it so rude and odd? Any ideas please? Husband also baffled and can't work out why they keep turning up with her?!

Maybe she thinks the cousins will want to see each other, maybe she’s used as constant childcare?

@Danikm151 yes she may think they want to see eachother but should she not ask? Or at least not do it every time?

I think it’s more likely that their daughter leaves grandchild with them a lot and they are relieved to share the attention when they come round.

It’s hard because you can’t outright say don’t bring the other child as you’ll be seen as leaving her out.