Meet the In-Laws

Hubby's parents came for a short visit this past couple of days. This was the first time we had them over ever since we moved to our new place two-and-a-half years ago. The first time we were all here in this little town was when we were all scouting the town for a decent looking home. We found a splendid and affordable place and the place looks very different from when we first purchased it. FIL and MIL were very very happy with the changes we have made and very proud of their son who single-handedly painted the walls (twice, coz I changed my mind about the color), ripped out the carpeting and installed new flooring (phase 3 is still pending) and all the crown moulding, chair moulding and little additions that make the place look very much, ours.

Anyway, it was so much fun having the ILs around. MIL brought a whole suitcase of frozen cooked food which will last us many months! (Thanks Ma!) On top of that, she bought us sorts of new items for our home. I got embarrassed at one point coz as a young couple starting out, our kitchen things are very basic and some, starting to wear out. MIL quickly took us to the nearest department store and look at all the shiny new things we got!

New glass containers for our everyday foodstuff

A huge and shiny new container for our rice (I was keeping the rice in the sack it comes in!)

Swanky new kettle for those hot cups of coffee and tea (the one I had was starting to rust! Oh the embarassment!)

Set of new pots and pans (The non-stick material of my old pans were starting to peel off)

Some people might view the spending spree as a silent comment of how the things we have are not good enough. But I don't at all. MIL is not like the typical MIL. Sure, she has a strong personality but she's honest. I don't have to be paranoid about whether she's saying good things in front of me and then turning around to say anything bad. She will tell it to my face. She will show her displeasure if she's not pleased. Nothing like the MILs my friends have. Most of them try to just keep quiet and only say the bad with their own friends. I think we're both learning how to balance the love and care we have for my husband, her son. I try to learn as much as I can from her. And I know that she wants the best for her son and her daughter-in-law. I thank her and appreciate all that she wants to do for us. Some people have made comments about how I'm spoiled by my MIL. But u know what? They don't know everything that goes on. Of course lah things can be good and they can be bad. But cukuplah that all they know are the good things. As long as I'm happy.

Anyway, after a few days of healthy and plentiful eating, the In-Laws left. It was a good memorable trip and we were able to catch up on the more important things in life. Sometimes it's hard to talk about those bits on the phone. I'm glad that's done.

Hopefully Hubby is happy and rejuvenated from all the outpouring of love from both his parents.