I know you've all had them and I'm sure you can all relate!
Ugh...I'm just a little down...caught up in some most RIDICULOUS drama of the "In-Law" variety.
I never expected to have "in-law" drama. I thought that I could surely beat the odds...and even if I couldn't beat the odds, SURELY, I could handle it. I was an RA - I've had "Conflict Resolution" courses. Besides, I'm reasonably likable, right?I feel like I've been wacked in the face by a 2x4!
Anyway, I won't bore you with the details - just a few quick glimpses to satisfy your curiosity:
Imagine a controlling MIL who had been keeping her grandson nearly full time but was slowly being weened down to part time, when said grandson got into daycare and part time turned into only occasionally. So, now, said MIL spends her days and nights sobbing since the "light of her life" has been taken away from her and he "might as well be dead."
And the child's mother (controlling MIL's horrid DIL) is to blame as she is the root of all that is evil in th
is world and no good can come of her - and as a matter of fact, overly controlling MIL will NOT be watching next child even if evil DIL asks her to because she "will not get attached to another child only to have that child taken away from her, too."All of which I could probably live with EXCEPT for the fact that we have just realized that our financial situation pretty much mandates that I "return to work" rather promptly after said baby is born and umm the daycare that Loki is in doesn't offer any sort of sibling discount. So, while I didn't REALLY want to have to ask crazy MIL to watch our newest addition, I was running out of options and now, I guess, I just ran out.
Sigh.
We'll figure it out. We always do. There are just these extreme moments of "Aaaaaaaaccccccckkkk"!!!And I'm certain, that alot of this "drama" is partially magnified in my mind because I'm pregnant. So, that being said...I'm moving on!!!
2 comments:
How crazy is that Hows...jeez louise. Hang in there okay. You are doing everything you should be doing. You guys are wonderful parents. Don't even think twice about it. Also, I am sure Loki enjoys being with other babies his age. I can't imagine that your MIL doesnt realize how important that is. Just keep up that wonderful optimism and attitude and don't let anyone bring you down. You will make it a great day my friend. xoxo Let's have our phone date soon. love, krames
I am sorry you are going through this. We are here for you. Remember this is you and WB's children and your decision.
Tell the MIL that she is lucky to live so close to her grandchildren (living and so to be born) and to quit complaining.
(Ok I just reread this--don't tell her but this is what I am thinking I want to tell her)
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