My In-laws are worse than your In-laws!

[TaraPA]

Oh that about looks like what my MIL wore to my wedding reception...but the bald mannequin is much prettier!

 

[TaraPA]

I thought of all of you when my MIL was calling me today. I thought, "oh if my DIS friends could see me now!" as I held the ringing phone in my hands and never answered.
Sometimes she will then call DH's phone and he answers and she says "I just called Erin's phone!" then I do my best "what? You did? Darn that tmobile service!" I will rot in heck someday, and I am fine with that so long as I do not have to sit by her.

That reminds me...when MIL used to call here I'd NEVER EVER pick up. BUT she'd assume we were there - and talk into the answering machine til it cut her off. What's that, like 2 minutes? It was so annoying - and sometimes she'd call right back after the machine cut her off & talk another whole 2 minutes. But it wasn't talking - she'd be calling me like a dog - it was 2 minutes of this..."Hey Tara.....Taaaaaraaaaa........Tara! Tara! Tara!! You there? Taaaaaarrrrraaaa.......hey you there? Pick up....Pick up! PICK UP! PICK UP TARA! Taaaaarrrrraaaaaa.........can you hear me? Taaaaaarrrrraaaaa......." etc. etc. Sometime I thought she was trying to put me in a trance!

 

[wdwmom2]

This thread could become a New York Times best seller!!!

This is a mixture of , ,,,, all rolled into one!

 

[rodeo65]

OOoooooh!! I just got a card in the mail from MIL today. It's an "I-miss-the-warmth-of-your-friendship" card. Uh huh. Cards mean jack. Actions speak louder. Act like a savage and you get cut off/out. Period.

She sent a bunch of cards. That one. One for our Anniversary. One for DH for "being-such-a-great-son". One for my birthday. All dated 8/11 on the inside, but the postage stamp says they were sent yesterday. He hasn't heard from her all week (unusual). Perhaps it's finally sinking in that we're through?

My MIL has for years sent cards for DH and both the kids on their birthdays but not for me. Until this past year when we moved and did not give them our new address. For the first six months we had our mail forwarded, so that covered DD's birthday but then once the service expired, it has been all quiet.

 

[Feckless]

I have many, but none could come close to these. Thank God! Just annoyances.

My DH brought DS7 to her house right after school. He had been playing outside after school and had a small rip in his pants, and had of course gotten them dirty. She knew this. The next day she showed up at my house with a bag of pants for DS that she had gone out and bought because she was horrified that he was wearing dirty, ripped pants. Yes, I was obviously sending my child to school in rags.

Recently she was very mad at me because I couldn't understand her. She was speaking to me in Spanish. (she's lived here close to 50 years) I don't speak Spanish and she speaks English (sort of) but I shouldn't require her to speak to me in English.

 

[Hollywoodhaha]

That reminds me...when MIL used to call here I'd NEVER EVER pick up. BUT she'd assume we were there - and talk into the answering machine til it cut her off. What's that, like 2 minutes? It was so annoying - and sometimes she'd call right back after the machine cut her off & talk another whole 2 minutes. But it wasn't talking - she'd be calling me like a dog - it was 2 minutes of this..."Hey Tara.....Taaaaaraaaaa........Tara! Tara! Tara!! You there? Taaaaaarrrrraaaa.......hey you there? Pick up....Pick up! PICK UP! PICK UP TARA! Taaaaarrrrraaaaaa.........can you hear me? Taaaaaarrrrraaaaa......." etc. etc. Sometime I thought she was trying to put me in a trance!

Oh my gosh, that killed me, too funny!

 

[pkondz]

I knew it! At least now I have a reason the IL's don't have grandchildren from me. I'm too busy being in a sugar coma, to well, be busy.

You just solved all my problems in one throw!

You're welcome. That's me. Solving the world's problems one chocolate lingerie at a time.

 

[pkondz]

I don't think he ever forgave me for not making him a My Little Pony Cake.

What man wouldn't want a My Little Pony Cake to bring to work???

 

[metalis4ever]

I just wanted to say that you rock for being supportive of your wife like that. Some people would have just say there like your FIL and did or say nothing and pretend that nothing happened.

Thank You very much, I try

I've had a lot of practice standing up for my DW. We are an interracial couple and part of my family were not fans of it when we first started dating. I knew that I loved my DW the first time we hung out, but my old school Italian family members were not approving of me dating a Hispanic so I gave them an ultimatum you either accept her or I have no need for you in my life. They chose not to at first at which point I cut my Father and Grand Parents off for a year. Of course my Father came to his senses and apologized to my DW first, then to me. Since then he has been amazing to both of us and I'm sure my DW would agree he has been an amazing Father to me and a great FIL to her.

My Grandfather came around as well before he passed, on the other hand my Grandmother never has, her loss. She can die cold and alone and I'm ok with that because it's her choice To quote Dirty Dancing "Nobody put baby in the corner" ....Can't believe I quoted that movie haha

 

[rszdtrvl]

My MIL and I are oil and water.

She is vindictive, hateful, and a hypochondriac. She has the "disease of the week" and has told us multiple times that she is on her deathbed and that her doctor has told her to get affairs in order (as early as 10+ years ago).

She talks smack about everyone, and her negativity is amazing. She feels entitled to everything because she exists. Does not hold a job, depends on everyone to support her, and takes advantage of the elderly to get what she wants.

DH is taking her to Reno for 2 days - planned the trip 5+ months ago. He is taking her because DS and I are going to New York without him next year and I wanted him to have a fun vacation too. He calls her a week ago to re-confirm what is going on, and she informs him that she has no money to spend for gambling. After he gave her 5+ months to save up!! Her medication is just too much (she is on state medical, but refuses to take generic versions of any medicine so she has to pay out of pocket - name brand are worth more on the street). DH said he would pay for everything except her gambling money, and she didn't even let him know early enough so he could cancel the trip if necessary.

Now DH will have to pay for her gambling too, and that lady can gamble. She is addicted to it.

DH is totally dreading this trip because him and his mother do not really get along either (he was raised by his great-grandparents), but keeps telling himself that it is just 2 nights and he will never have to do this ever again.

MIL is a piece of work. There is more I could say, but I will stop. That woman gives me IBS!!!

 

[GettingFuzzy]

I don't think he ever forgave me for not making him a My Little Pony Cake.

I don't know about anyone else, but I wouldn't forgive you either. Who doesn't need a My Little Pony cake? I know I do.

That reminds me...when MIL used to call here I'd NEVER EVER pick up. BUT she'd assume we were there - and talk into the answering machine til it cut her off. What's that, like 2 minutes? It was so annoying - and sometimes she'd call right back after the machine cut her off & talk another whole 2 minutes. But it wasn't talking - she'd be calling me like a dog - it was 2 minutes of this..."Hey Tara.....Taaaaaraaaaa........Tara! Tara! Tara!! You there? Taaaaaarrrrraaaa.......hey you there? Pick up....Pick up! PICK UP! PICK UP TARA! Taaaaarrrrraaaaaa.........can you hear me? Taaaaaarrrrraaaaa......." etc. etc. Sometime I thought she was trying to put me in a trance!

My dad was like that, like he was clairvoyant and he knew I was sitting there avoiding him, not that I could possibly be at work or busy.

My IL's don't understand voicemail, so DH gets long winded messages where they think they are talking to him or think they have hung up, but it's just them having a conversation about how he didn't answer and which button turns the phone off.

You're welcome. That's me. Solving the world's problems one chocolate lingerie at a time.

I've nominated you for Knighthood. Or Ladyhood. Whichever one of those is a real thing, that's the one I chose.

My MIL and I are oil and water.

She is vindictive, hateful, and a hypochondriac. She has the "disease of the week" and has told us multiple times that she is on her deathbed and that her doctor has told her to get affairs in order (as early as 10+ years ago).

My MIL has some interesting diseases too. She had 3 months to live four months ago, but, heaven forbid you ask her how she is, because she never said any such thing.

 

[pkondz]

To quote Dirty Dancing "Nobody put baby in the corner" ....Can't believe I quoted that movie haha

Neither can I! Your name is metalis4ever, your tag is Bringing Metal to Disney since 1998, you quote Ric Flair and Dirty Dancing. You're one of those hard on the outside soft on the inside kinda guys, ain't'cha? C'mon! Admit it!

 

[ksjayhawks]

My MIL and I are oil and water.
DH is taking her to Reno for 2 days - planned the trip 5+ months ago. He is taking her because DS and I are going to New York without him next year and I wanted him to have a fun vacation too. He calls her a week ago to re-confirm what is going on, and she informs him that she has no money to spend for gambling. After he gave her 5+ months to save up!! Her medication is just too much (she is on state medical, but refuses to take generic versions of any medicine so she has to pay out of pocket - name brand are worth more on the street). DH said he would pay for everything except her gambling money, and she didn't even let him know early enough so he could cancel the trip if necessary.

Now DH will have to pay for her gambling too, and that lady can gamble. She is addicted to it.

DH is totally dreading this trip because him and his mother do not really get along either (he was raised by his great-grandparents), but keeps telling himself that it is just 2 nights and he will never have to do this ever again,

I don't get it. Why did he plan a trip with her if they don't get along? Doesn't sound like much of a "fun trip" that he planned!

1. DH does not have to pay for her gambling. NO is a complete sentence!

2. Why is he taking this trip with her if he is dreading it? Noone made him take her, that was his choice, so it doesn't seem right that he is complaining about it now. Did he think it would magically turn into a fun time with his mom?

 

[metalis4ever]

Neither can I! Your name is metalis4ever, your tag is Bringing Metal to Disney since 1998, you quote Ric Flair and Dirty Dancing. You're one of those hard on the outside soft on the inside kinda guys, ain't'cha? C'mon! Admit it!

LOL maybe just a tad It's also the fact that it is DW's fav movie and I have been forced to watch it at least 4-5 times plus I bought her tickets to the Play and she couldn't find anyone else that was willing to go with her, so guess where I spent the worst 2 hours of my life? But it made her happy so I shouldn't complain

 

[pkondz]

I've nominated you for Knighthood. Or Ladyhood. Whichever one of those is a real thing, that's the one I chose.

Sweet! Does this mean I get a sword and a horse?

 

[GettingFuzzy]

Sweet! Does this mean I get a sword and a horse?

Absolutely. Although, depending on your level of coordination and safety reputation, it may need to be a nerf sword.

(Don't ask how I know... )

 

[rszdtrvl]

I don't get it. Why did he plan a trip with her if they don't get along? Doesn't sound like much of a "fun trip" that he planned!

1. DH does not have to pay for her gambling. NO is a complete sentence!

2. Why is he taking this trip with her if he is dreading it? Noone made him take her, that was his choice, so it doesn't seem right that he is complaining about it now. Did he think it would magically turn into a fun time with his mom?

A little bit of info :

When DH planned the trip, MIL had told him that she was getting off a lot of her medications. DH had the first "good" phone call that he has had with her in 20+ years. He said that she sounded normal, and with her saying that she is getting off most of her medications, he said that it should not be a bad trip. Needless to say, that was short lived, and a few phone calls later, it was apparent that she had started back up on her medications (she is obviously a prescription drug addict) - AFTER DH and booked the vacation.

He was hoping that her getting off her medications, that maybe they could finally bond as mother/son. Obviously, that is not going to happen now, and the fact that she just called earlier and was trying to start crap (she wants to gamble at high dollar machines, but not pay for it - DH said that he had only half the money that he is really bringing, and she started pitching a HUGE fit saying that she is just sick at the thought of bringing such little money, even though she had just told DH earlier that even if she only has $200 that is fine and the main purpose of the trip is just to be together).

She says one thing one minute, and turns around the next and says the opposite. You just cannot read her.

The medication thing is the reason that DH is dreading it. She was "normal" while she was stopping the meds, but as soon as the trip was booked a few months later, she started back up. So all hope of them getting along is now washed way, because while she is on her medications she is a bad person.

 

[okeydokey]

A little bit of info :

When DH planned the trip, MIL had told him that she was getting off a lot of her medications. DH had the first "good" phone call that he has had with her in 20+ years. He said that she sounded normal, and with her saying that she is getting off most of her medications, he said that it should not be a bad trip. Needless to say, that was short lived, and a few phone calls later, it was apparent that she had started back up on her medications (she is obviously a prescription drug addict) - AFTER DH and booked the vacation.

He was hoping that her getting off her medications, that maybe they could finally bond as mother/son. Obviously, that is not going to happen now, and the fact that she just called earlier and was trying to start crap (she wants to gamble at high dollar machines, but not pay for it - DH said that he had only half the money that he is really bringing, and she started pitching a HUGE fit saying that she is just sick at the thought of bringing such little money, even though she had just told DH earlier that even if she only has $200 that is fine and the main purpose of the trip is just to be together).

She says one thing one minute, and turns around the next and says the opposite. You just cannot read her.

The medication thing is the reason that DH is dreading it. She was "normal" while she was stopping the meds, but as soon as the trip was booked a few months later, she started back up. So all hope of them getting along is now washed way, because while she is on her medications she is a bad person.

I think he needs to stick to the story that he only has 200 spending cash for the trip. Then pray the weekend goes quickly.

 

[rszdtrvl]

I think he needs to stick to the story that he only has 200 spending cash for the trip. Then pray the weekend goes quickly.

That is what he is going to try to do. Actually, he told her he is only taking $500 total. And she said "OMG - I actually threw up a little in my mouth. I don't know how that will work".

Oy Vey.

I gave him a crash course on texting, so he should be able to vent all he wants via text (she hovers phone conversations).

I just pray the trip (2 nights) goes quickly for him too. He will be fine. He is strong, and knows how to tell her "no". She is a piece of work though, and I pray she does not mentally drain him.

 

[pkondz]

That is what he is going to try to do. Actually, he told her he is only taking $500 total. And she said "OMG - I actually threw up a little in my mouth. I don't know how that will work".

Oy Vey.

I gave him a crash course on texting, so he should be able to vent all he wants via text (she hovers phone conversations).

I just pray the trip (2 nights) goes quickly for him too. He will be fine. He is strong, and knows how to tell her "no". She is a piece of work though, and I pray she does not mentally drain him.

So why not just stick to your guns with the gambling money. "Oh, you don't have money to gamble? Guess you won't gamble then." And if she says she won't go, Great! Tell him to have a nice trip in Vegas by himself. Tons of stuff to see and do, with or without her.