I really empathise with your experience - it's really difficult and at times distressing to have to deal with old relationships in a new set of circumstances and it's awkward for everyone. In fairness to your mother-in-law, I guess at this stage, given you guys are living so separately she probably doesn't know what to say. Ya know?
In some ways it says something for the strength of your relationship with them that the continue to come and stay with you - often, usually, the in-laws jump ship with the walk-away. It is a stark reminder to many of us that blood is definately thinker than marriage relationships!
Did your H go out to dinner with the kids and his folks?
I hope you are looking after yourself and taking the time you need for yourself.
You are going through a huge change in life, big stressors and lots of learning - and you are doing it with grace and dignity.
Keep at it.
Thinking of you.
Virginia
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Never make someone a priority, who makes you an option.
