Before I start this, I should say that there is every chance that IABU but I need a bit of perspective and some other opinions.
This weekend coming is my DHs birthday. It's also my brothers birthday.
Absolutely nothing had been planned for either of them and so yesterday we started throwing a few ideas around with the in-laws (just a few drinks with the family, that sort of thing). No less than an hour later my mum phoned to say that my brother would like us all to get together on the Saturday evening and then go for a big family lunch for Mother's Day on the Sunday.
Today, MIL text to ask if we'd had any more thoughts on DHs "party", I replied to say that we'd like to go for lunch with her on the Saturday as we were now doing XYZ on the Saturday evening/Sunday.
Her reply was- and I quote- "Do you think that's right [phantom]? It's [DH] bday as well. I'm not impressed and one day in X years time, this could be you. I think we had better speak later...x"
I tried to call her as soon as she's sent that text but she didn't answer.
I am genuinely confused about what she means! To me, that reads as though she expects us to spend the entire day with her, because it's DHs birthday.
My MIL is a woman who gets what she wants and I really can see us having to cancel plans with my family because she's thrown her toys out.
I hold my hands up and say I am pretty angry about this, so that may be clouding my judgement but I would like your opinions and ideas on what to do next!
Unfortunately my family and my ILs don't get on, so a whole group gathering is out of the question.
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AIBU?
It's another MIL related one- sorry!
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phantomhairpuller · 24/03/2014 16:29
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CoolJazz ·
24/03/2014 16:50
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