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To HATE My Grandmother Staying?

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midori1999 · 25/09/2010 00:02

Aaaaaggghhhhhh!!!!

She only arrived today and she's already driving me mad.

She is a self confessed 'clean freak'. She hoovers every day in a house where two pensioners live, she washes the kitchen floor twice daily. She proudly tells everyone that she used to take Dettol everywhere with her (including her MIL's house) in case she had to use the toilet. She will not use the toilet now whilst at airports, out shopping etc. As a joke, last time she stayed I disinfected the bathroom and told her I had done as much. She didn't think it was at all odd or get the joke and just said 'thankyou'. Hmm

She constantly recounts stories of Mary from the post offices sisters cousin's BIL who has cancer or is allergic to dairy. Usually whilst I am watching some series I want to keep up with on TV.

She insists on giving my children ridiculous amounts of sweets, usually by telling them they are allowed them before I know about it, so I feel wicked saying no. She doesn't eat proper meals and makes a huge fuss out of not being able to eat , but she eats crisps, biscuits and sweet sall day and barely any proper meals.

What really annoys me more than anything is she constantly comments on the amount of pets I have as if I am some sort of wierdo and considering her 'clean freak' tendacies, treats my house like a shit hole. I have only just sat down to relax to find she has lefta carrier bag full of rubbish in the living room.

And why, oh why, does she need a clean cup every time she has a cup of coffee?

I love her very dearly, but she drives me nuts. I cannot cope for two weeks. Confused

OP posts:
2rebecca · 25/09/2010 18:21

Why can't your gran do some washing up? All my guests are expected to muck in and help.

Vallhala · 25/09/2010 18:25

I guess that as Nan is such an avidly fit gym-goer you could give her a couple of Goldies to walk. That should wear her out! :o

Lonnie · 25/09/2010 18:33

YANBU

BUT

Stock up on crisps cakes and Detol plus JClothes and then let her get on with it.. At least at the end you wil have a clean house lol

Your post made me smile and feel sad at the same time My grandma died 16 years ago and Oh I still miss her and she was a bit of a char as well Smile

midori1999 · 25/09/2010 19:23

Lonnie, she has already bought her own dishcloths... Grin We have crisps and cakes, just need to add Dettol...

Valhalla, there is no way I am letting her loose with my dogs. Just like my kids, the dogs are fully aware that they can totally take the p* out of her. I can tell she has been letting them demand attention all day, as Indi keeps going up to her expecting it... They don't do jumping up either, but she encourages them and I can tell they are considering it. Hmm

She is helpful. She'll amuse the kids all day long. She does tidy up too. I do love her, really I do...

OP posts:
midori1999 · 26/09/2010 08:47

Oh, give me strength! This morning she has told me that a doctor has told her she caught a urine infection from a toilet seat! Hmm

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mumblechum · 26/09/2010 08:51

She sounds rather sweet. Just smile at her wackyer comments.

And why wouldn't you use a clean cup every time you make someone a cup of coffee, you mucky mare!

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