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minmoo (133.4 days ago)
They are probably a little sad. I know with my first my in laws wanted to help out so much. What I would do is have your husband tell his mother that, he and you had come across the crib and you both talked about it and decided that it would be best for you to purchase the crib. And that HE didn`t want his parents to be financially obligated to buy such a high dollar item right now. But now in hindsite he sees that they we really excited about it, and he apologizes and is so grateful to have such great parents who want to help out and there are so many more places that you will need them helping with the baby. But you guys know them best, that is just what i would do in that situation.
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YoungMum- (133.8 days ago)
Tell them that your are sorry and make up an excuse say it was on special or something and then find something that they can purchase instead of the cot. That could fix the problem.
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summerisis (133.9 days ago)
I agree with Shelley -- They`re hurt. I would tell them what you told us and let them reimburse you if they would like. I wouldn`t make up a story about a sale or anything. Just apologize and explain, and see if they want to contribute to the expense of it. And then tell them that it will ways be `from them` in your eyes -- something cheeseball like that.
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nmck (134.3 days ago)
Yeah, I think if you explain why you bought it yourself it might take the offense out of it. Than ask them what they would like you to do.
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ibaheir2dathrone (134.3 days ago)
I agree with coltonsmom. By the way, what does your hubby want to do?
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geri (134.5 days ago)
Why not try to find something else for them to buy for you. not clothing or anything like that. maybe something really personal that could become a keepsake for your child - like braclet for the baby with the name engraved.
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captshelley (134.7 days ago)
IMO, I think if they offered to buy one then you should let them buy one (as long as it`s the one you want). They are clearly upset that you bought one when you told them they could. It`s a gift they wanted to get for you no matter what. It must mean a lot to them.
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coltonsmom (134.8 days ago)
Tell them what you told us, that you didn`t want to burden them right now, and if it helps, tell them you saw this crib and you just HAD to get it because there was a really great sale on it. :) And reassure them, they`ll have plenty of opportunities to buy things for you (your family) in the months and years to come.
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