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Mother-In-Law Mall
A place to find great gifts!
and products related to mothers-in-law and other family members.
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Mother-In-Law Stories
December 23, 2006
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My 11 month old DD was
just diagnosed with RSV. I was devastated. That was three days
ago and I called MIL last night to talk to her about her Christmas
party. She has contact with at least 4 children regularly (under
age 3) and one is newborn. I told her that I did not think it was
a good idea for us to come up at all because of that. Adults we
don't have to worry about. BUT NOOOOOO, she didn't care about the
other children who might come into her home. She only cares about
herself. She insisted that we come, and even DH clammed up when
I mentioned not going to her house (which means he disagrees with
me). I had a long talk with my mom about it, and she said that
as long as DD is feeling ok, go. My mom tends to take MIL's side
on issues with the baby because she wouldn't like it if we withheld
DD from her (she feels my MIL's "pain"). However, this
is the woman who said that SIL's BOYFRIEND came before her first
GC. I don't know whether her "love" for DD is real or
a perceived "look at what a wonderful GM I am," especially
since the whole family will be there. Should I say no to going
at all? Or just wait and see how DD feels and decide then, as my
mother suggested?
Signed - Bag Lady
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I don't have a story,
I have a question. I have been a SAHM for the past 11 years. Although
my DH never considers his income as HIS income only, when it comes
time to giving his mother and family gifts, his mentality seems
to shift completely. DH has lent his brothers money countless times.
They have never paid him back. Some amounts were as large as $3,000.
He took out a loan for $15 thousand and gave it to his mom to help
the building of their new ranch home. He gives his mom between
$500 to $1000 twice a year when we visit. And, just yesterday he
purchased a brand new refrigerator AND stove for his mother as a
Christmas gift! What did we get my mother? A blouse for $36 dollars
and a matching necklace ($16). They are a family of 9 adult children,
all of whom support my ILs financially one way or another. My mother
has been on disability for the past year. My sister, who is a widow
and single mom, is the one who supports herself, her child, our
mother, our 90 year old grandmother, and our teenage brother who
is attending college. Yet, my DH seems to think that just because
they live on the west coast and can afford a home in an expensive
state, that my family is better off. My sister is a real estate
agent, she works extremely hard on her own to have what she has
and make ends meet. Neither my sister, my mother, brother, father,
or any other member of our family have EVER asked us to borrow money.
I am hurt that my DH gives his mother such lavish and big gifts.
When I let him know how I feel, he replies, "I work hard for
my money, I should be able to give to my family whatever I want."
That's when I feel bad. I am thankful that he CAN afford to do
all this for his parents and family, but is it fair that my mom
isn't entitled to the same gifts? After all, I do stay home for
the sake of helping him and caring for our kids. We are military,
BTW. DH is in the Navy and is always gone. I feel bad because
I don't work in order to help my mother. Why is my DH that way
with me? Is it fair that my DH does that with our mothers? I believe
if you give one a good gift, you should do the same for the other?
Please help. Any advice?
Signed - Desperately
Confused
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My MIL received a good
amount of money when her mother passed away. She didn't share this
money with her children who went through enough hardships together.
She is so stingy. About 10 years later, when she decided to retire,
she realized that she had spent almost all the money that her mother
had left for her. Dumb @ss!!! Now her children have no choice
but to support her for the last 6 years.
Signed - My MIL Is A
Dumb @Ss!!!
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