To my mother-in-law

After having spent a long weekend with you and the kids I would like to clear up some apparent confusion:
1. Just because my 12 month old son, who started walking only weeks ago, as you put it "turns one foot outward" does not mean he needs special shoes or orthodics. He is a baby... and he just learned how to walk... by the way we already had this conversation when Emily was his age, and guess what... no physical therapy needed... hallelujah, it's a miracle.
2. Putting money in a college fund is not "like throwing money away, if they don't go to college" because my kids are going to college... end of subject. But, if it would make you feel better, when they turn 15 and want to dye their hair blue, I should just say go for it and hey what the hell why you're at it, why don't you just drop out now too... Hey it's all about what they want right?
3. We don't encourage overeating... so please don't cheer my kids on after every bite, and sit inches away from them the whole time they eat bribing them with all the goods things they can have after they finish their food. Seriously, encouraging overeating with overeating and a cherry on top...
And although this list could go on forever I thought I would just sum it up with this last one here...
4. Anytime someone compliments my children's looks or good behavior, intelligence, etc. This is not a direct compliment to you and your son. So please stop making these comparisons to when your son was a boy...last time I checked 50% of their genetics was mine too. And, No, this does not give you an excuse to blame the flaws on me...
Thank you,
The mother of your grandchildren