To think my MIL is a CF!?

[mumtoaw]

MIL told me she was visiting today and asked if she could have some tea whilst she was here. Said yeah that's fine.

I don't mind when she comes as she watches my DS whilst I run errands/do the housework.

The bit that's making me feel she's being a CF is the fact that she text me prior to coming to ask if I had some food in, if not she would bring something of her own to make

I don't know if I'm just overthinking it, AIBU?

OP: it's nice to share a meal with people, with family or friends... It's also nice for people to offer to do favours for you, e.g. buy food so that a busy mother doesn't need to go out to the shop.

Sounds like she is nice, is trying to foster a relationship and is willing to pick up the slack to make this happen.

You "sound like a coiled spring" as a PP eloquently put. Take a deep breath and remember to enjoy your life and not seek offence.

Agree with the following from PP:

I think I would only ever ask if there was food in if the host never offered drink/food. OP I'm wondering if you offer your MIL food or does she go hungry?

I wonder if the MILs post would look like this:
I go round to help my DIL with baby and she never offers me anything to eat! Is she being a CF expecting my help during meal times but never offering me anything? Perhaps she is just too busy or maybe tight on food budget. Should I just offer to take my own so that I can continue to stay and help and spend time with them all?

Bloody hell get a grip, total opposite of CF'ry

Ridiculous