AIBU to take the batteries out and hide the TV remotes for my dd's 1st birthday party?

[glitterglitters]

So my eldest's first birthday, everybody left halfway through the cake to go and watch a Euro match.

This year we have already had to readjust the date of our youngest's birthday because someone decided to arrange their 31st birthday piss up on the original date.

Now England is through to the quarter-finals and guess what - it's the same date and time as her birthday party.

It's mainly close family and friends coming, but I know my BIL is going to just walk off from the garden BBQ and turn our TV on without asking.
We are having a garden BBQ because husband hates people being in our house and touching our things - mainly because my BIL walks in and turns our TV on without asking so much....

I know we've not been in the quarter-finals for years but how many first birthday parties is she going to get?

What would you do if it rained?

We actually watched last nights match in the garden with a large parasol over the screen. Aren't most tellys wifi now?

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my BIL walks in and turns our TV on without asking so much....
I wouldn't be happy with this either. Anyone can watch my tv but it's rude to just do it without asking.
Very rude if invited for another reason.

In my family were happy that everyone feels comfortable when a "guest" in each others houses. It seems odd to me to want them to ask to make themselves comfortable. In BIL's shoes, a few minutes in front of the TV away from ILs would be a god send for DH and both my mum and my sister understand that and would be happy that he was comfortable enough in their home to do it.

My grandma used to see it as a great compliment when her visiting son in laws fell asleep in front of her fire.

It seems odd to me to require "guest" behaviour from family.

Change the times or embrace the match

How are you going to explain to your guests that they’re not allowed in the house, op?!

Jyst move it to 11am, then everyone can leave at 2 for their match plans.

@glitterglitters. Take your kid to the zoo or similar. All the fab activities will be nice and quiet and you'll enjoy it much more than a party.