To have a brag about my present from MIL...

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A 3 day cruise for me and partner whilst she takes care of the DC

Aww lovely :)

Ah, bless her, that's really lovely

How nice to hear a lovely MIL story :)

I see a lot of negative threads about MIL's on MN (I know so are absolutely awful!) so thought I'd share my present from my lovely one!

How dare she suggest you look in need of a holiday/presume you'd enjoy a cruise/assume she has a right to look after your children.........
That sounds fantastic, OP- where are you going?

Made me smile. Lovely gift, enjoy!

@BertrandRussell I know- I don't know who she thinks she is We are going to Belgium on the Oceana with P&O. I'm so excited- I've never been in a cruise before

3 nights to completely relax and enjoy ourselves (and have a lie-in)

Wow. That's amazing. What a fantastic present. Have a lovely time.

Unless your DC are over the age of 35, how dare you 'dump them' on your MIL like this.

On the other hand, she obviously thinks you're both terrible parents and the kids need a break from you both.

She is your MIL and is therefore guilty of passive aggressive cruise booking.

Leave all the bastards, as they sound toxic.

Merry Christmas

Aww your so lucky! I’d be happy with a lie in! What a lovely gift!

She is obviously manipulating you because she wants another grandchild. This is the best way to ensure you have lots of sex (it's what I would do if I were on a childfree holiday ).

She sounds lovely. My Mum did this for us when DS was little and she and DS both had a great time without us.

I am jealous! How lovely :)

Lucky you!!

That's lovely! My DP's lovely DM bought us National Trust membership. It's an epic present and DP and I will get a lot of of it.
She's ace.

Mothers in law are lovely in my experience. I've had two (one husband) and both were real darlings. Hope my Daughters in law think the same of me.
As with everything else, people tend to focus on the negative, so
it's good to hear positive stories.

Awesome!

3 days! What a selfish bitch she should have booked you in for at least a week! You should go nc. when you come back

Oooh lovely! I used to work for P&O Cruises... be sure to enjoy every moment of it enjoy everything free and relaaaaaaaaaaaaax

That is amazing!

Have an awesome holiday.

Sounds like she has realised you are in charge of the care home selection process...

She sounds fab. I've always had nice presents from the mothers of people I've dated- and they've all been lovely ladies. DPs mum did so well, I got a beautiful nail varnish set and really nice perfume. Love that woman

YABVU! How dare you brag! 😂
My MIl has been NC for 2 years!
I am jealous that you have a nice one! So no, u should not have this cruise. I will PM my address so you can send tickets to me! Your MIL can look after my DDs! Its fine!

In all seriousness, what a lovely present!

Fabulous! Really pleased for you x

Definitely passive aggressive.