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AIBU?

Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

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Original poster

to want my in-laws to just go home now...

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Florabeebaby · 17/01/2013 19:58

they have been here for 7 weeks...the flight is on Sunday.

We have a 2 bed flat, DD 2yr and DS 3m...AIBU to want them to go home now and give me my home and my TV back?

If they ever come back again it's not for more than 2 weeks...otherwise DH will be faced with divorce papers.

That is all.

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ChunkyChicken · 18/01/2013 20:43

YADDDNBU!!! You are a saint, deserve a medal, all of the above!!!

SirBoobAlot · 18/01/2013 20:48

Seven weeks?! Fucking hell woman.

Where in the country are you? I'm sure one of us can have a crisis and need some support...

Hope the snow doesn't delay their flight.

You are a saint. An actual saint.

ZZZenAgain · 18/01/2013 20:50

don't do it again. Insist YOU must visit THEM to save them the hassle of travel. Then they can cook and clean and you can get out of the house and away from them when it is too much.

I really hope their flight isn't cancelled!

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Florabeebaby · 19/01/2013 13:41

Waynetta...are you me? :) Seriously, one more comment about my DDs ears NOT being pierced and I will run! She is 2, there is no need for it just yet...I decide when and IF she has hers done. Ugh.

MIL told me I will stay fat now because I have had 2 kids...nice. I'm size 10. And apparently half packet of biscuits is a nice breakfast. Poor DD has to eat horrible porridge...I could go on and on.

I can do it...last day, last day. Hoping the flight will be ok, at the moment all good but there is some snow tomorrow for London. They are getting a coach up now as I don't want DH to drive and get stuck on the way back.

Last night FIL got up at 2am and traipsed about for an hour...I can't wait for some peace and quiet..

Update to follow tomorrow...put the champagne on ice please!

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Christmasberry · 19/01/2013 15:07

Fingers crossed for no more snow, although if if did my hubby would have an extra day off work but your needs are far greater than mine :)

breatheslowly · 19/01/2013 15:39

Is it a cultural norm to steal your DGD's toys or are they just a bit odd?

BarnYardCow · 19/01/2013 15:54

I couldn't have done that, I like to put my jammies on when I get in for the evening, and hate having to be dressed up for visitors, that alone would have been enough for me, hope that plane goes!

zipzap · 19/01/2013 16:38

Sounds like it is a cultural thing to think that what belongs to my son belongs to me - and by extension anything that belongs to his family is fair game. Bet they pick up lots more stuff in the next day or two now that it's finally time for them to be packing up to go.

Are you going to get dh to inspect their bags before they go to check they haven't taken anything that you really don't want them to take? (guessing that say make up is replaceable even if it's a pain to have to do so whereas an ornament inherited or a favourite but old jumper etc isn't...)

Good luck and well done on having got this far without resorting to violence!

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Florabeebaby · 20/01/2013 15:02

They are gone! I survived!!

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diddl · 20/01/2013 15:04

Hooray!!!!

Mosman · 20/01/2013 15:14

Cheers

Hissy · 20/01/2013 15:14

Oh Flora, I have been thinking of you ALL weekend! I am SO pleased to hear that they are gone!

For the love of GOD, turn a broom on it's head and stick it behind the front door, if they were the last to leave it....

That (apparently) keeps them away from your door for good.

CecilyP · 20/01/2013 15:17

Really pleased for you Flora. I was really worried that you might be stuck with them for longer when I saw on the news about Heathrow. Hope you enjoy being able to relax in your own home again.

Mynewmoniker · 20/01/2013 15:36

Here you are love...get this . You are a legend!

pixwix · 20/01/2013 16:17

Bloody hell flora have been eating this thread whilst eating my tea, and my mouth has been open! (bits of chicken pie falling out attractively) You are awesome! but never again aye? and have you checked your silverware....?

iyatoda · 20/01/2013 16:23

Op your post made me laugh and I am glad you survived the 7 weeks.

On the bright side at least your ILs gave you a lovely DH, he did'nt just drop of the sky. Most people irrespective of culture are quite different from their parents. I know I am

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Florabeebaby · 20/01/2013 17:22

:) We had a lovely walk and just had dinner wiht DD whilst DS is asleep...soooo nice.

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Flisspaps · 20/01/2013 17:26

HOORAY

KindleMum · 20/01/2013 17:34

You are amazing! (and a bit mad to have agreed to 7 weeks in the first place). I struggle with my MIL within hours! She's due for the weekend soon and it will take all the self-control and patience I have to not rise to her goading and passive-aggressive behaviour.

You're a star!

Chottie · 20/01/2013 17:34

I've only just read this post. You are a much better person than me, I could not have had my MiL to stay for a weekend let alone 7 weeks.

I bet when they get home, they will be saying how wonderful you are, what fantastic children you have etc. to all their friends. :)

peterpie · 20/01/2013 18:11

I have also just come accross your post. I bet you let out a huge sigh of relief! I had my Mother out to stay for 4 weeks over Christmas and New Year and even though she´s my own Mother it was absolute Hell - two words NEVER AGAIN!

Totally know where you´re coming from it was like having child no4 in the house - argh!!!!!

dutchyoriginal · 20/01/2013 19:04

Hurrah!

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