In-Laws

So, as most everyone knows because I've been quite vocal in my whining lately...I've had a hard time getting back into the groove after having Emrie. No matter what I do, my laundry is never done, my house is never clean. Well, I went on a little trip this weekend with my cousin and took emrie with me. Cody was home with Avery and Liam. As we drove back into town really late Sunday night, I was wondering how bad my house was going to look. I had worked hard on it the week before. Cody is good at taking care of and playing with the kids, but not getting much else done so I was expecting the worst. Well, I walked in and everything was clean. I was quite surprised, and told him how good it looked. He smiled and gave me a response that was "thats how I roll baby" Then as I'm unloading stuff, I notice that things are too clean. Things were done that he would NEVER think to do. Things were hung up that weren't when I left. The toilet paper dispenser was fixed in a bathroom. It had been broken for over a year. So, it didn't take me too long to realize my sweet husband was not responsible for all of this cleanliness.

Cody's parents spent their ENTIRE sunday at my house cleaning, mending, fixing, and more cleaning. I couldn't believe how good things looked. She even took laundry home to finish. At first I was mortified that they had been here in the filth, and that she was doing my laundry. But, she did it just to be helpful. Not to make me feel like I can't do it, or that I'm not doing good enough. But, just because she's been in my shoes and remembers how hard it is. I am so lucky to have such wonderful in laws. They are so much fun. They are our favorite vacation partners. And, they are so helpful too. So, for all of you with horrible mother in laws I say " so sad for you, mine is the best!!" Thanks guys, I love you.