my MIL and my mum buys us heaps of toys, clothes, etc which upsets my hubby b/c he doesn't want our children to grow up materialistic. usually, we accept what they give us and if we don't want it, we pass it on.

sometimes though we protest because we don't want them to walk over us. for example my mum goes nuts on buying things and i had to talk to her recently because i did NOT want a bassinette because they're a waste of money and space as the baby only uses it for three months (personal opinion) and she wanted to buy me one. it took me two weeks to talk her out of buying me one. i found a baby movement monitor that i wanted and tried to sell it to her to buy that for me instead and she did so now we're both happy. :O) oh and i had to agree to her buying me a rocking chair too, but that's no big deal because i wanted one anyway.

i agree with the circling things in catalogues - she's obviously a proud grandparent to be so make the most of her wanting to spend money!!

i really appreciate everything both our mothers do for us - every cent less we have to spend is so helpful.