MIL likes pronouncing that my DD is "a [insert MIL's surname]" through and through. She does it at least three times every time I see her.
Then there are constant observations (made in a low conspiratorial tone - I don't know why) such as "She's got [random member of her side of the family]'s mouth/feet/nose etc".
Her response to being told that DD has conjunctivitis, was that it must be hay fever, as she and my DH (and long list of random family members on her side) all suffer from it. I pointed out that I don't, and it's only in one eye, but she wouldnt have it.
Today a random stranger observed that DD had my eyes. MIL wrinkled up her nose, looked as though she was about to be sick, and responded sharply: "No, no, I really don't think so. Then came the immortal line: "She's a [MIl's surname] through and through. Stranger realising she was mad hurried off.
Twice since, MIL has informed me my DD has uncle's eyes (even though his are brown, and DD's and mine are blue).
Initially it was amusing. But I don't have any parents to counteract MIL, and she's been going on like this for over a year now. Am I being unreasonable to feel mildly insulted and depressed by this? Any suggestion on how to deal with it without upsetting her?
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MillieH30 · 17/06/2014 20:37
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