I actually thought you live pretty close to your parents.

I remember you sharing that your mum’s ways drive you crazy sometimes 

cryotosensei

I think it’s natural to spend more time with your kids now since their needs are more complex than when they were preschoolers. Also good to lock in some emotional bank deposits before they grow into sullen teens and start to pull away from you and your wife 

Extended family can be weird. I come from a big family. I used to spend time with more of them, but I find that as my children get older, we are doing more things on our own (however, we still see some family pretty much every week, and have big get togethers  multiple times throughout the year...so not exactly avoiding them).

Scoresby

ideasfromtheedge

Family Ties

I'm pretty good about spending time with my wife and kid, but beyond that I definitely avoid spending time with any other family.

I don't think that's good, though.