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AIBU?

Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

To be fed up?

135 replies

Amy214 · 17/08/2016 22:31

Every year me, dm and aunty make plans to go out for the day (all dc included) we do different things every year but we always have a picnic (depending on the weather) we always make an effort to invite SIL but in the 4/5 years that we started doing this she hasn't been once but her dc come with us.
Her dc spend every weekday at my house (8am-4pm) and sometimes they stay overnight at the weekend. Her eldest dd also goes to my aunties once a week (after she has spent the day at my house)
I have my own dd (2 years old and is a bit of a handful)
This year I don't want to take her dc if she isn't coming (i've had them for the full summer holidays) i'm fed up of having her dc every weekend and would love to have time so i can just focus on my dd. I don't mind them being here through the week, its hard to keep them entertained with so little on offer but i manage.
I have asked her twice if she is coming with us and both times she has said she doesn't know and will let me know soon (we are going on saturday)
So WIBU to tell her that i don't want her dc to come unless she makes the effort to actually come with us?

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HughLauriesStubble · 19/08/2016 09:06

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paddypants13 · 19/08/2016 09:15

Well done for standing up to sil over today.

To quote mumsnet "No is a complete sentence."

jesterkat · 19/08/2016 09:22

There is only one thing you need to say to her
FUCK RIGHT OFF.
she's taking the piss, tell her you can have them one day a week and that's it. And if SIL'S not at work she or your DB look after their own bloody kids. I help my sil out when she's working and she helps me, but its an equal balance. When have they had your kids for you? I know its hard when its family, but don't do it. If you're going to look after others kids all the time you may as well set up as a childminder legally and get paid for it. You owe her nothing and she owes you a lot. Don't feel guilty, look her straight in the eyes and tell her to do one. X x x

Amy214 · 19/08/2016 13:24

Today has been lovely so far. They never take dd and thats because i don't want them to take her.

Champagneformyrealfriends i'm going to use that, it will help my case.

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rollonthesummer · 19/08/2016 13:31

When is your holiday? When are you going to tell them you won't be looking after their kids any more?

Amy214 · 19/08/2016 14:52

rollonthesummer holiday is in 1 week. I will talk to them this weekend.

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Champagneformyrealfriends · 19/08/2016 19:30

Please don't let them walk all over you Flowers

Amy214 · 19/08/2016 19:40

I won't Smile

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MiddleClassProblem · 19/08/2016 19:54

Good luck for when you do speak to them x

MonsterZinc · 20/08/2016 12:11

Good luck for today!

Amy214 · 20/08/2016 17:10

MonsterZinc she came! I only watched them for 2 minutes whilst she used the bathroom (but she done the same for me)
Dd had a brilliant day.

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MiddleClassProblem · 20/08/2016 17:11

Well done! Did you speak to them? Glad you had a good day x

Blondieblondie · 20/08/2016 17:12

And did you tell her you won't be her childcare anymore?

Amy214 · 20/08/2016 17:52

Yes i did. It was a bit awkward at first but she said it should be fine and that she'll work something out. I'm glad i have done it now.

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Amy214 · 20/08/2016 17:53

Db hasn't said anything yet

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Blondieblondie · 20/08/2016 17:59

Well, whether it "should be fine" or not, and whatever your DB says, isn't your problem. Well done.

blueskyinmarch · 20/08/2016 18:06

Well done OP. Time to get that childminding career off the ground and earn some proper money!

arethereanyleftatall · 20/08/2016 18:07

Great news. Well done. Now to stick to it!

blinkowl · 20/08/2016 18:12

Well done!

I hope you have a great holiday too :)

jesterkat · 20/08/2016 18:18

Brilliant news, have a well deserved holiday. Make lots of memories with your daughter. X x x

MiddleClassProblem · 20/08/2016 18:30

Well done! Hope you have a lovely holiday x

Amy214 · 20/08/2016 19:21

Thanks, im really happy with how well it went. I couldn't stop thinking about bad the situation could get but it was fine (maybe she was in a good mood Smile)
Dd seen minnie mouse today, can't wait to see her face light up when we go to disneyland next week Grin
Thanks everyone! Xx

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MonsterZinc · 20/08/2016 21:55

Hurrah! Well done!

Have a great holiday :)

Amy214 · 21/08/2016 00:05

MonsterZinc thank you Smile

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rollonthesummer · 22/08/2016 13:50

Fantastic! I can't believe she took it so easily!!

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