SIL emailed me back, and I her, and we had a lovely little cordial email exchange.
Which in no way indicates the in-laws understand how registries work, and they will continue to buy us whatever useless crap they find. Which means probably awesome hand-me-downs and other smoke-and-toxic laden goodies.
I get home from work, and eventually the Hubs does as well, and he's on the phone with his father, who is basically informing him that he will accept whatever gift they see fit to give us. Which is fine. Whatever. Clearly, this battle was stupid to begin with.
Then, FIL suggest some games for our upcoming baby shower. He said that next time we go to the doctor, we should have the doctor or ultrasound technician write down the baby's sex on a piece of paper and seal it in an envelope, to distribute to people buying gifts. FIL and MIL have expressed concern about buying anything for the baby without knowing the sex (regardless of the fact that we registered for a neutral colors pack n' play, a neutral colored swing, etc.). We said no, thanks, but we'd like to keep the sex a surprise. Then, FIL suggested that we take bets at the shower, and announce it then. Again, no thank you, we are sticking to our plan.
Then, FIL snapped "FINE", and abruptly hung up on us.
What a classy family.
These people are ridiculous. I'm not sure there's any winning. And I'm not saying this as a pregnant chick, I'm saying this as a normal person. They are kinda insane.
ReplyDeleteSince they emailed you I think you have/had the option to saying no thanks. What they decide to afte that is on them. Just hope that whatever crap they give you is new and returnable. And that everyone else you know is normal and knows how to buy from a registry.
Speaking of, I'll email you my registry info...
They're crazy. I'm saying this as a hormonally charged but normal-ish chick. Don't let them get to you. Just pray that you can overcome any of their socially inept genes with the "nurture" part of raising that kid.
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