Chucky Mama Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 we could get a minibus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 would love to see her face with us lost there... :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I get this too, especially now my YS has started secondary school. Everyone keeps asking what I'm going to do. Hubby and I were talking about it last week and even though he's redundant at the moment he still thinks that I should only get a part time job if I want to. I'd probably like to have a part time job but the last time I tried it 6 years ago it was so stressfull, "Ooops, word censored!"ody was happy. I know the kids are all older and one is away at uni so I'm not needed as much. The flip side is that I've not worked in an office for 22 years since having my DD and the thought scares me witless. I've taken computer courses but think I probably need a confidence course to get me out there. One Christmas present my MIL bought me after I'd had my youngest was a 'work' blouse for when I decided to go back. I think she was hinting Before my hubby was made redundant he had a job that meant he worked very long hours and often spent most of the week away. I really feel that the kids needed one of us to be there all the time. My sister has always worked whilst having her two children, it suits her, she doesn't like being home with them all the time. Everyones different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I'm going to need restraining soon :lol: she bought you a work blouse????? oh my goodness.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I'm going to need restraining soon :lol: she bought you a work blouse????? oh my goodness.... That is outrageous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I'm going to need restraining soon :lol: she bought you a work blouse????? oh my goodness.... Sit down and calm down before you hurt yourself again Mrs accidentprone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I am sitting but I cant quite get my breath at that really.. :lol: some people are just terrible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyknickers Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 You HAVE to wear the 'work' blouse next time she comes to visit and say "oh I am at WORk today". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybird Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 Chucky Mama wrote How about a few of us come round too....it would be fun....promise It would be a lot more fun for me than it is likely to be The work blouse 'gift' struck a chord. For Christmas last year my MIL bought me 'control' pants - real Bridget Jones style white monsters Her gifts to me over the years have been of a type that I have to remind the children that it is rude not to thank someone for a gift even if it isn't exactly what was wanted - and to make them swear not to laugh when I open said gifts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 *cooks head explodes* control pants???????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 The work blouse 'gift' struck a chord. For Christmas last year my MIL bought me 'control' pants - real Bridget Jones style white monsters OMG This made me cry with laughter. I would actually spend any free time that I had thinking of ways to wind her up, she sounds totally outrageous She sounds like the mother out of Everybody Loves Raymond. Does OH stick up for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyknickers Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Having recently read Georges Marvelous Medicine to my son she reminds me of the granny! Maybe you could concoct some potion for her next time she comes. Or give her back every present she got you and say "as you seemed to like these so much I got you the same". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybird Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 Chucky Mama wrote Does OH stick up for you? Hmmm. OH advises me to do what he does where his parents are concerned - listen as if in agreement and subsequently ignore. I find this is easier said than done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 hmmmm thats all very well but then they will feel you agree with them. I personally (and this is me) would feel the need to tell them exactly how I felt and expect hubby to back me up, if he didn't I would flip my lid at him... which means get angry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Chucky Mama wrote Does OH stick up for you? Hmmm. OH advises me to do what he does where his parents are concerned - listen as if in agreement and subsequently ignore. I find this is easier said than done. hmm, I see his point but I think that I would explode faced with what you are putting up with. The trouble is with people like that is that when you do finally flip they look all horrified and suprised and say 'oooh what's wrong with her' I would put ex lax in her portion of chocolate cake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorbloodnock Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I personally (and this is me) would feel the need to tell them exactly how I felt and expect hubby to back me up, if he didn't I would flip my lid at him... which means get angry... I never knew you were such a placid person. Does nothing get you a bit miffed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 sweetness and light me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorbloodnock Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 ....I would put ex lax in her portion of chocolate cake. ...although if she's sporting a pair of those control pants, that's a problem that'll linger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 ....I would put ex lax in her portion of chocolate cake. ...although if she's sporting a pair of those control pants, that's a problem that'll linger. Sometimes I worry about this forum Makes me feel a whole lot better about my sense of humour though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 we've got your back Busybird, dont do anything you dont want and dont let anyone tell you otherwise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 The work blouse 'gift' struck a chord. For Christmas last year my MIL bought me 'control' pants Buy her some back - nice skintone ones,in a size much bigger than she is. Oh & if you are feeling generous,how about a pack of incontinence pads to go with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 *spits out coffee* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 not just my MIL then!!! I dont see her unless I really have to. OH can, anytime he likes, with my blessings. The kids wont go, as they know how much hurt she caused a while back. Just watch and learn, ladies, as we're all going to be one, one day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Oh this has been fantastic this afternoon, such a joy to read I have, in the past, been known to go out in the garden and scream it really, really does help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 it's supposed to be very therapeutic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
