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Mother-In-Law Mall
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Mother-In-Law Stories
March 27, 2010
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DW and I just had our
first DD. I got more than I bargained for, as my MIL is crazy,
unorganized, and ignorant. Five minutes ago, in the hospital, MIL
told us that she wants to have a family brunch for DD's coming out
party. Okay, fine, I can deal with that. MIL then went about planning
it around everyone else's schedule. First, we were going to have
it in ten days, on Easter. Okay, I don't mind. However, I am still
working under the assumption it's a brunch. Then, DW said, "It's
at 2 pm. We haven't been told an exact time, and it's a potluck.
I don't feel that I should have to do anything for DD's coming out
party." MIL is still unorganized, and it's irritating me to
no end. Here's how I feel. My dad will be in town, and I told
him that we were having breakfast/brunch. I do not want to interrupt
my time with him for a 2 PM potluck, when my dad wants to take us
shopping. This is becoming one unorganized clusterfunk, with DW
and me not knowing any details. I am so mad that I haven't been
privy to any details that I am ready to just not go. The original
email just gives a date and an RSVP back to MIL. It goes into considering
other member's schedules, and tastes in foods. This is getting
old. Should I go if I honestly don't feel comfortable? What would
you do?
Signed - Give Me A Break
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Worst gift: Gift giving
was such an ordeal in DH's family. He had five siblings, all married
with children. Everyone was expected to buy a Christmas gift for
everyone else. It didn't matter that some of us couldn't afford
it. When I suggested that we draw names, MIL accused me of trying
to destroy her family traditions. DH and I often skipped giving
to each other in order to make sure that all his relatives had gifts.
I got to where I couldn't stand going to MIL's house on Christmas
Eve, which is when they opened gifts. MIL gave each of her children
nice gifts, but the ILs got cr@p. BIL got a pair of used cowboy
boots one year, a size too small. SIL got earrings for pierced
ears, which she didn't have. I got a dinky key chain, while DH
got a gorgeous hand-knit sweater. It was like MIL was sending a
clear message that her ILs, the mothers and fathers of her GC, weren't
worth anything. MIL is in assisted living now, making the lives
of those around her miserable. Nobody can stand her, residents
and staff alike. We get to have Christmas at home. DH and I have
promised ourselves that when our children leave the nest, we will
let them make their own decisions about the holidays, and not pressure
them to visit us. And, we will definitely give them and their spouses
gifts of equal value!
Signed - Happy Now
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