My husband's brother got married this weekend. So, we spent most of the weekend with my in-laws. It is always interesting when 4 generations of the same family get together!
What is extremely interesting to me is watching my husband be both child and parent at the same time. James is a great dad! He absolutely adores Aaron and they have a big time together. But, he is also very firm with him. Although he is only 19 months old, Aaron is expected to behave in certain ways. He knows this and most of the time it is not a problem.
Then, you throw grandparents and great grandparents into the mix! Let the spoiling begin! I believe in what I call "the right of the grandparents". This means that they can get away with things that parents would not normally do at home. Krispy Kreme donuts? Sure! Why not? He's at Grandma's! Stay up late? Sure! He's at Grandma's! Eat corn for 4 meals straight and then break the toilet? Sure! He's at...oh wait...that was the right of the "Auntie" and a story for another time...!
My husband disagrees. He thinks our rules should be enforced wherever Aaron is. He gets frustrated when his parents give in to Aaron's fit throwing (and Aaron knows he can get away with it with the grandparents).
I am not sure I know the answer to this problem. In fact, I am not sure there is one! The grandparents will continue to be the "spoilers" and my dear sweet husband will just have to live with it!
Besides, aren't we glad they love Aaron enough to try to spoil him?
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