I'm a hypocrite

cruella013

So I posted last week about MIL bringing up kids.  The reason it was brought up was really the reason I was miffed (to solve my loneliness problem).  Anyway, talking to my dad yesterday and I was talking about how we are contemplating moving.  Dad said, in almost a hushed voice "well, you might need the extra bedroom soon."  You could almost hear him blushing on the other end.  It was just so freaking cute to hear my dad mention the idea of kids.  So I'm a hypocrite because its OK if my dad mentions grandkids, but not MIL.

vhcoleman09

That is really cute. There's just something about Dad asking. What'd you say?

Where are you guys thinking about moving?

cruella013

vhcoleman09:

That is really cute. There's just something about Dad asking. What'd you say?

Where are you guys thinking about moving?

I told him our plan was to start trying netx summer.  Although it was strange to say to my dad, because of what "trying" is.

We are just thinking about moving to a bigger place.  We like the area we are in now, but are also considering some places in the northern part of Chicago.  We want to stay in the city, and he doesn't want to have ot commute more than 1/2 hour on the train.  We are so new still though, and don't go out much, so we don't really know the true feel of all the neighborhoods.

angelfire0412

oh my gosh! That is too cute about your dad! My dad is in total love with my kids and goes out of his way so that he can see them. He was flying to CT from FL and ?conveniently scheduled a refueling stop at the little airport across from my house just so he could see them for a half hour. So cute! But yes, if *anyone else* did this, it would be very annoying

mbd62709

That is cute! I agree with angel, mom or dad saying it cute...anyone else annoying.

cruella013

Angel - your dad is TOO cute.  I think you guys are right, the fact he's MY dad makes it better.  Also, I think it was the way he said it.  He just hinted at it, it wasn't pushy or presumptuous.

RedZee

I'm a total hypocrite when it comes to our families. I'm totally fine, and often don't notice, things that my family does. If C's family does the same things, or even things that are less annoying that what my fam has done, I hate it. I feel bad about this - but I also sort of think it's unavoidable.

kaylynne

I don't think you're a hypocrite.  Your dad was suggesting you take the possibility of future kids into consideration in making the expensive permanent home purchase.  MIL was suggesting you should have kids to stave off lonliness... 

Prepare for the possibility =/= Kids as solution to problems

Plus dads are infinitely more cute in this situation