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AIBU?

To hide a little warning note to MIL when she comes to babysit tomorrow?

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Wheresmygalaxy · 08/02/2013 21:49

Tomorrow will be the 3rd time MIL has come to babysit for us since our son was born, hes 7 months.

The 1st time dp and I went to ikea and when we returned she was prattling on and on about applying for child tax credits, all about how wonderful sil is eligible for them but doesnt claim - good for her, thought it was an odd topic but she is odd

so the next time she babysit upon our return she was now gabbering on about which local hospital is the best to go to, she didnt like the one i gave birth in and made it well known that it wasnt as good as the 1 her friends daughter went to, so again im thinking what on earth is she on about. Then after she had gone i opened a drawer in my bedside table only to find my next hospital appt check up letter was in there and it was clearly obvious that she had gone through it while i was out. I find this just really odd i know shes really nosey but to go through of all the things in the house my bedside drawer i just found weird. She has mentioned other things that have made me think how does she even know that but having put 2 and 2 together its clear shes snooping around while were out. I love her for coming to babysit, shes giving up her time but that doesnt mean come in and go through my things does it!

I mentioned it to DP nad he said yep she always used to do it to him and his sister growing up and in fact continued to clean their rooms up until the ages of 21 and 24 when they finally left home (believe me ive shared my views on that alone since i found out ).

so aibu to write a note something along the lines of "get out you nosey old cow" on a piece of paper. or something a bit more dramatic like some retirement home brochures with her name at the top

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MyHeadWasInTheSandNowNot · 09/02/2013 01:11

PlusCaChange - what a strange reaction to someone doing a bit of washing up for you The normal and rational response is to be appreciative! Doing a few dishes does not equal snooping!

Greensleeves · 09/02/2013 01:15

Buy a gigantic rubber dildo and write her name on it in permanent marker.

ChaoticisasChaoticdoes · 09/02/2013 01:21

Blatent place marking

frustratedashell · 09/02/2013 01:24

Cant wait to hear the outcome of this!!

Bogeyface · 09/02/2013 01:26

pluscachange I am with MyHead on this one. If I use a cup when I am babysitting or using someones kitchen and they are not there (as happened at work today) then I wash it and wash whatever else is there too, surely it's rude not to? I would rather do something that they thought I didnt need to do than be thought of as someone who would only do the bare minimum. I think it was a kind thing for them to do, and if I knew you had said that of me then I wouldnt babysit for you again!

DianaTrent · 09/02/2013 01:29

What about a jack in the box style booby trap? Plastic spider on a spring? Glitter bomb? food colouring?

MariusEarlobe · 09/02/2013 01:29

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starsandunicorns · 09/02/2013 01:30

Marking place just read thread to dp and he was giggling so have marked place not for me but for dp cos im not nosy oh no not me

LastDadStanding · 09/02/2013 01:31

SoggySummer · 09/02/2013 01:34

Ooooh you could have so much fun with publisher creating all kinds of leaflets tonight ready to place in any drawer she may go snooping in.

Some suggestions of what you could create......

A Leaflet

"What to do now you are expecting sextuplets"

An invitation to an Orgy dated and timed for when she baby sitting - Dont forget to slap some details across the front - Anal Sex special - dont forget your strap on and lube ....

A thank you card from Janet and Roy thanking you both for a great afternoon/evening of group sex and no need for your DH to be embarrassed about his premature ejaculation/nob size/loose anus

MalibuStac · 09/02/2013 01:39

Need to see what happens (shamelessly marling place)

MrsBonkers · 09/02/2013 02:05

lurking....

yelpol · 09/02/2013 02:05

OP, you have to update us tomorrow, am dying to hear the outcome! :o

giraffesCantEatNHSPotatoes · 09/02/2013 02:14

love this thread

MmeLindor · 09/02/2013 03:04

Lurking too

SelfconfessedSpoonyFucker · 09/02/2013 03:08

I would leave a note saying "next time I catch you snooping I am leaving pictures of DH masturbating"

Astelia · 09/02/2013 03:13

Lurking too, looking forward to update!

AndFanjoWasHisNameO · 09/02/2013 03:21

You have to do a new one of these ideas each time she babysits from now on she'll eventually combust twig she's been clocked well and truly!

CadleCrap · 09/02/2013 03:36

Another nosey lurker

CheerfulYank · 09/02/2013 03:36

Ooohhhhhh I want to know :)

GiraffesEatPineapples · 09/02/2013 03:40

lurking... ps Giraffes our names are weirdly similar!

KiwiJude · 09/02/2013 03:41

Another nosey marker

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Bearandcub · 09/02/2013 04:46

SoggySummer, I LOVE the Janet and Roy thank you note idea - genius.

pluscachange, can I have the number of your babysitter please? I'd love that.

scratchandsniff · 09/02/2013 04:46

Thisvis great - also marking place.

Chottie · 09/02/2013 05:00

I have laughed so much and am marking my place not that I am nosey

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