Is there a task that's suppose to be shared btwn DH & his 3 siblings

[imgoingtodisney]

but your DH seems to be the one to always have to do it?
DH, his sister and 3 brothers are "suppose" to take turns driving their mother (she has lost the rank of MIL to me) to and from FL. DH drove her to FL Oct 01 and back home again Apr 02. Now he's expected to drive her home again Apr 03. When he flies down to drive her home he only stays 1 night and they turn around and come home. But why does it seem it's always DH's turn? Where the heck do the other siblings come into this?

 

[CamColt]

Ah, nothing more fun than in law problems, huh?
I can definitely relate. For years, and then especially last summer when FIL was very ill, DH has been doing everything for his parents. The only time BIL could bother going out of his way for something was when it came time to make FIL's will. Then he was right by his bedside, forcing him to leave him everything(when FIL didnt really want to).
Maybe you could have a family meeting and point out all your DH has done, and that the rest of them need to pitch in. I know, thats good in theory, but probably wont work with people like that.
Good luck!

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Nope and thank God...DHs brother took on the responsilbilty on their mom and that is that.
Sorry you get sick of it. It is up to your dh to figure out that mess...

 

[Sleepy]

Well, it just goes to show just because you have siblings, it does not guarantee you will have help with parental needs. I know I will be on my own when my parents can no longer do for themselves

 

[C.Ann]

Originally posted by imgoingtodisney
but your DH seems to be the one to always have to do it?
DH, his sister and 3 brothers are "suppose" to take turns driving their mother (she has lost the rank of MIL to me) to and from FL

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Are you angry with her because of this?

 

[pw2pp]

So why does he agree to do it? You can only be taken advantage of (by his siblings) if you allow yourself to be.

Maybe he WANTS to do it? Since you and his mother don't seem to get along, maybe that is his chance to have one-on-one time with her?

Just a thought.

 

[rbuzzotta]

Tell MIL your having finanncial difficulties and DH can't afford to miss work, can't afford the airfare etc......

Hopefully one of his siblings will step up to the plate if you let them know of the financial strains that are on you now.