Mother-in-law arrives bearing flotsam and jetsam

From: The Record (Bergen County, NJ) | Date: February 27, 2008| Author: | Copyright information

AMY DICKINSON
The Record (Bergen County, NJ)
02-27-2008

Mother-in-law arrives bearing flotsam and jetsam
AMY DICKINSON
Date: 02-27-2008, Wednesday
Section: BETTER LIVING
Edtion: All Editions
Column: ASK AMY

Q. I have wonderful parents-in-law who visit us several times a year. We have two small children, and my husband's parents enjoy spending time with their grandchildren.

The problem is that my mother-in-law always brings a huge number of toys, gifts, candy, books and other random items that she wants to give us. Many are from thrift shops and garage sales.

When my mother-in-law leaves, I feel ...

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