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Re: Advice on play date expectations

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MaeveSpears · 23/11/2017 22:17

Hi, I don't get on with my sister-in-law for various reasons. I try to keep my distance. Unfortunately our kids are of a similar age - 9 years and she rings and texts my husband(She is married to his brother) EVERY weekend (never me) to arrange playdates and sleepovers. I find it really excessive and I told him I would like to limit them and spend the weekend with my kids. He gives in to her and arranges playdates constantly with super friendly texts. He makes it clear he does not want to fall out with her regardless of the fact it upsets me. Without fail, she text and rings him every weekend. Would this annoy you? I told him I'd like to limit them to at least every 5 weeks. Do you think this is reasonable? Any advice would be appreciated...He has an ability saying no to her and likes her. She is always super friendly to him.

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Solasum · 24/11/2017 12:10

Is she after free childcare (cynic)?

Hillarious · 24/11/2017 13:23

If the children are happy to spend time together, any attempt by you to restrict that would seem petty and not for the right reasons. It won't be like this forever, and for the sake of the children I'd continue with it. You've not mentioned that the children have a problem with this arrangement.

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