I Suck At Being A Care Giver

Yesterday began in-law week. I am lucky to have great in-laws because I suck at being a care giver.

Karen's mother took a week of vacation off this week. She had done the same thing for my favorite sister-in-law (Janine) when my niece (Kaleigh) and nephew (PJ) were born. The reason for the vacation was not so that she could constantly poke, prod, and play with her grandchildren (although I'm sure being able to see them for a week was a bonus). Nope, the reason for her vacation was to actually help out around the house.

By helping out around the house, my mother-in-law was providing Karen with a much needed commodity: sleep. Like mother like daughter. It seems like Karen and Briana have that in common: they both need sleep... lots of sleep. Luckily for me, I don't require as much sleep. Years of playing video games into the wee hours of night have prepared me well that way. (That is not to say that I am not exhausted... I am. I think that my progression to adjusting to the new schedule is quicker than Karen's.) So thank you Sony Playstation! (And as much as I value game consoles, Briana will still not get one until she is much much older...)

Regardless, my mother-in-law was great yesterday. She took care of a few chores for us. She made us lunch. She took Briana out for a walk. She even changed Briana's diapers and fed her. Needless to say, it was a nice break. Thank you again! I'm lucky to have a great mother-in-law.