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Mother-In-Law Stories
January 6, 2010
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Sigh. I just need to
vent. For 2 years my MIL has stated, over and over, that she is
making my DD a quilt. DD is now 2. It has never arrived. Oh,
she made a ton of quilts when she stayed with us last year, and
sent quilts to the GC this Christmas. Personally, the description
was not at all for a little girl. Think "Biker Barbie".
DH was sad when I showed him the quilt I bought for her. It is
a beautiful quilt. FIL has never seen DD, EVER. She is 2 years
old! And, he comes to our town monthly. DH gets sad when I state
this fact. I state it when his mom whines that we need to come
see them. Huh? Two tots and a huge dog in a tiny car for 5 hours?
Are you nuts? I will go when FIL comes here. Lets add that the
weather is minus 11 degrees, with snow. We have an older DS. He
has outgrown his food allergies. But, when he had them, she ranted
and pressured my DH to bring him to her house for Halloween (5 hours
away) so that he could see and play with his cousins. They would
decorate cookies, play games, etc. My mom made 2 dozen extra large
sugar cookies for him and his cousins to decorate. I made the orange
frosting. I told my SILs (by marriage) about it. Well, DH and
DS drove up there, starting out in the early morning. They got
there by 10:00, and guess what? They had already decorated the
cookies, because, "DS and DH were late." He was 3 at
the time. I won't let him go now for her "Halloween party".
She thinks that there was nothing wrong with this. I like my SILs,
but they can't stand up to her. Their DHs will not tolerate her
behavior. They hate their mother's behavior. We got DS and DD's
Christmas gifts in May. She held all of them hostage. When she
realized that the kids and I were not coming, she brought them down
in May. SILs did not find out until this year, when I said, "No
gifts this year." When we got the last ones, the kids had
outgrown the clothing. I won't go back. The fridge is broken and
cannot keep food cold. DH and the dog got food poisoning on the
last trip. DS and I did not. We lived on cheese in a can, crackers,
fruit, and milk boxes. Oh yeah, they make almost 6 figures, and
can't bother to buy or repair the fridge. The reason I am venting
is that I can protect my kids from the hurt, but I cannot insulate
DH. DH's birthday is coming. MIL doesn't call or send a card on
DH's birthday. I know that he is hurt, and I just want to tell
her that she is an awful mom, but that would make DH feel worse.
Every year it is a reminder to him on that night, as my parents
and siblings call him to say happy birthday. They also all send
cards and presents. I wrote them off 2 years ago, and I don't look
back or feel guilty for taking a stand. When she visits, I leave
with the kids. I ignore her phone calls, and don't pick up. I
don't buy her or FIL gifts anymore. I won't visit them. I limit
my kid's contact by keeping it controlled. I do not deny access,
but it is on my terms only. Now when I say, "Nope, not going
to their house," I smile and say, "But you can go. Take
the dog. The kids are staying here."
Signed - Every Year It
Is A Reminder
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About two months after
giving birth to my third child in three years, my DH had to leave
for two months for training. During this time, my MIL came around
to help me out. She did not help a lot, but she did help. Never
once during this time did she acknowledge how hard it was for me
to run the household and deal with the kids. I would mention how
tired I was, and all she would say is, "I'm tired too, must
be a virus." Anyway, DH came home for a three day visit, and
we had the family over for dinner. During dinner and after, all
MIL could say was, "You look so tired," and, "You
seem so worn out," to my DH. She must have told him ten times
to make sure to, "Get some sleep tonight," before she
left. As she was leaving, she turned to him and said, "If
it is too noisy here, you can come home and sleep in your room."
I don't think anything has flamed me out more in all my life! Of
course, I just stood there and was flabbergasted. Luckily, DH was
on to her, and he said, "I think we ought to worry more about
my wife, she is the one holding the fort down." He then told
her that he would be sleeping in his bed "at home", in
this home, with his wife - the only "home" he has had
for ten years!!
Signed - Wife Of A Formerly
Brainwashed Son
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