My parents leave near DSis and look after her kids for free so she can work, frequently take them out for days out etc. My parents in law just announced they are taking SIL on hols and her kids, all paid for by them. Again, they take the kids on numerous days out, babysit etc.
I am about to go back to work after mat leave and will be left with very little after childcare fees. I have spoken with my DM about it, just to vent frustration, and she got quite cross with me ( "plenty of people pay for childcare huckleberry. You're not the first person this has ever effected").
I asked MIL why we were not invited on their two week family hols and were told that they can only go during school term because of the cost. Me and DH can't take time off in term time due to work.
I think my DM and MIL both have a point but am I being unreasonable for wanting a bit of tea and sympathy and maybe a bit of extra effort? Fair enough we can't go on theirhols but we could have a day out ? Ugh, I think I am just being self -pitying.
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imyourhuckleberry · 27/01/2015 13:23
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