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Wow....I don't know how you stand it....
I would have thrown in the towel (or bullet) a long time ago... : )
A. Winters
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A.Winters
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November 16, 2005
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Mother in law crisis # 12888
Hey you could either get offended at her idiocy or you could look at it like this, you don't have to worry about weeding anymore and your yard will be the best kept one around. I would sneak out when the groomers are at work when you know who isn't looking and say could you come at 2-4 in the afternoon or so {you know so i could get a little sleep etc.} Mother in laws aren't really so bad, they are just so used to looking out of r their boys that they think no one else can do it better than them. They are truly threatened by the women their sons marry, because they think that now they won't love them anymore. Which isn't true at all, it's just that the guys now love them in a different capacity. Perhaps you could talk to your husband and set some boundaries that you both will follow, and let her know in a loving way when she is crossing boundaries that you both agree upon. If you get along with your father in law{ they are generally easier to deal with} perhaps you could have a heart to heart with him and let him know that you feel hurt by her actions, that you appreciate their generosity and maybe if they want to do something to help they could discuss it with you and your husband first, because maybe there is a greater area of need that they could help you with .
Try to do something good for her, so she knows she has your approval and let her know you appreciate all she has done to help your husband to be a great one.
P.s. It could be worse she could be redecorating you entire house to suit her taste.
posted by
Gigimaegoodday
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November 11, 2005
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I had an evil mother-in-law too. Fortuneatly she didn't live nearby. I wrote a story about her once. Killed her off. It was very therapeutic.
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AnnaMJ
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November 11, 2004
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Sorry for your plight w/mom-in-law from hell. Funny, though.
posted by
SugarnSpice
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September 19, 2004
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SEEMS TO ME...
that she thinks she can make a better wife to your husband than you and is out to prove it.
Don't let her get her hands on your kid.
posted by
homegirl
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September 16, 2004
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Whew
Her constant interference has made you so sensitized everything is an issue. I can't imagine why they would need to work on your yard 3 days a week, for pete's sake. Doesn't this woman like to do the opposite of what you want? Maybe making a big deal of how much you like what she is doing would make her lose interest. She wants attention, and she gets it in these odd ways. If you told her it was a wonderful thing to do, and you love the way the yard looks and hope the crew continues to come for a long time, it might take the wind out of her sales. But then, again, what do I know? My MIL is only one of the lessor demons. As they age, they seem to get weaker.
posted by
Witchflower
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September 16, 2004
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LOL!! There ya go...problem solved.
Turns your irritation into amusement and you get a little reminder about who's still in charge of their own lives. My poor hubby, he just stands in the middle, confused as to what to do...usually sucking his mother lovin' thumb...
(hehe, just kidding about the thumb)
ltlmac70
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superflymom119
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September 16, 2004
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Itlmac70
LOL, I think I will turn the sprinklers on! ("Oh, I'm so sorry, were you fellas trying to get some work done? Silly me!") I guess annoying the crap out of her might reap some peace of mind, and if nothing else it'd be funny as hell and it'd make a great post for all of you!!! hehe, you crack me up Itlmac70!
posted by
-BlueRoses
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September 16, 2004
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I simply go out of my way to annoy the crap out of...
Lucifer's Twin (remember my previous comment? lol), like she does me. That's outrageous, sending a load of men to take care of YOUR yard and stuff. Oh Crap!! I'd have been PO'd. You could be rude to the yard people and run them off, she can't pay them to do the work if they refuse to do it. Turn the sprinklers on while they're there, block access to your yard with something, or even set the dogs loose on them when they least expect it...all accidentally, of course. That's what I would do, make it a bigger pain in the ass than it should be, just to get the message across. Then again...I'm just plain mean!!!
ltlmac70
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superflymom119
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September 16, 2004
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giveme-butterflies
Thanks for reading! I can't believe how alike so many mother-in-laws are! Sorry you had to go through the same tragedy! You're right of course, we need to get some independence(easier said than done)!!! Well, until that day comes, and for many moons afterwards I'm sure you can find more stories I post to relate to!
thanks again for reading and commenting!
posted by
-BlueRoses
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September 16, 2004
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I know exactly what you are going thru
I can completely simpathize with you. I had, what I called "The Devil" for a mother-in-law. She is the sole destroyer of our short-lived marraige. The best advise I can give you is, don't let her get to you. The moment you react, she wins. It sounds like she has a lot of control over your home, and how it is run. So did "The Devil", and that is
BAD. I would definitely try to find independence for your family, seperate from his parents. Don't cut them out, just eliminate their control over your family. Most important, no matter what, you and your husband must communicate with each other and find a solution that the both of you can agree on the situation. Confrontation with mother-in-law is the one of the worst things you can do. Hold your head up high, think of your family, and remember what they say, "If it doesn't kill you, it will make you stronger". Good luck!!!
posted by
giveme-butterflies
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September 16, 2004
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