For some people (most people, I should say), having the in-laws visit is a horrible, dreaded, completely unpleasant time that only happens for holidays or special occasions. They stress about having things perfect order. The house needs to be clean, whether they're going to get along with them and they count down the minutes until they leave.
Luckily for me, this isn't the case.
I LOVE my in-laws! They visit every other month or so, and it's great. We get along, sometimes too much! My husband sometimes jokes that they like me better than they like him. My mother-in-law and I are very good friends, in fact, I consider her one of my best friends. My father-in-law is a laid-back, cool guy that is very easy to get along with. They come, they stay, and we have a great time. They're awesome with our son...he loves playing with them and hates when they leave.
The ONE thing I DON'T like about when they visit is all of my regularly schedule eating plans go right out the window. D'oh! I think that my MIL and I are bad for each other because when we get around one another, we want to bake and try different treats. And because they are visiting, it kind of feels like a vacation, so of course, you make excuses. Well, I do at least. It's kind of a bad combination. Oh yeah, and of course you go out to eat more when you have visitors, right? So far we've eaten out at a cajun place and a bakery.
I have no willpower!
Luckily, today is a new day. After eating a lot yesterday, AND the day before that, actually, I've decided I hate feeling like crap. And by the way, I DO feel like crap when I eat that way. So, today it's back to my Shakeology. I need a good scrub brush in my insides, to really clean the junk out, and that's what I feel like Shakeology does.
So yes, I guess I AM counting down the days until they leave, but ONLY because I need to get my eating back on track, and clearly I can't do that when they're here. You know, it's that no willpower thing that I'm lacking!
Luckily for me, this isn't the case.
I LOVE my in-laws! They visit every other month or so, and it's great. We get along, sometimes too much! My husband sometimes jokes that they like me better than they like him. My mother-in-law and I are very good friends, in fact, I consider her one of my best friends. My father-in-law is a laid-back, cool guy that is very easy to get along with. They come, they stay, and we have a great time. They're awesome with our son...he loves playing with them and hates when they leave.
The ONE thing I DON'T like about when they visit is all of my regularly schedule eating plans go right out the window. D'oh! I think that my MIL and I are bad for each other because when we get around one another, we want to bake and try different treats. And because they are visiting, it kind of feels like a vacation, so of course, you make excuses. Well, I do at least. It's kind of a bad combination. Oh yeah, and of course you go out to eat more when you have visitors, right? So far we've eaten out at a cajun place and a bakery.
I have no willpower!
Luckily, today is a new day. After eating a lot yesterday, AND the day before that, actually, I've decided I hate feeling like crap. And by the way, I DO feel like crap when I eat that way. So, today it's back to my Shakeology. I need a good scrub brush in my insides, to really clean the junk out, and that's what I feel like Shakeology does.
So yes, I guess I AM counting down the days until they leave, but ONLY because I need to get my eating back on track, and clearly I can't do that when they're here. You know, it's that no willpower thing that I'm lacking!
2 comments:
My In-Laws...two of the most magical individuals I've ever met. My FIL died on Oct. 2, 2001. I miss him every day. He was an amazing man, with sparkly blue eyes and always a warm and loving smile. I've never known anybody who knew him that didn't love him.
My MIL is 93, lives at Benefis Extended Care and had to have a controller put on her electric wheelchair to keep her from speeding in the halls! She's sharp as a tack and can whip anyone in a game of cribbage with her eyes closed. She was an incredible cook and is still one of the most loving, forgiving and accepting women on the planet!
Years ago, I watched from behind as they were walking hand in hand down the street in Vegas and they literally glowed an aura so big it brought tears to my eyes. I hope that someday my husband and I will look the same, we are one he and I...a lot of love there! My In-Laws have inspired me beyond words over the pat 30 years, like you, I'm so very fortunate!
I love your comment! Thanks Coleen!
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