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Original poster

I am your Mother-in-law ask me anything - Halloween Special edition.🎃

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Milfromhades · 31/10/2019 16:50

I don't know why my DiLs consider Halloween the perfect time for me to put an AMA in AIBU, but as you know, I am always happy to help. Halloween Smile

You may wonder how I got into AIBU while you were out, well I had my own set of keys cut, I knew you wouldn't mind. I must say the place was absolutely filthy and I have had to give it a good scrubbing (I tidied up your knicker drawer while I was at it), don't worry I don't expect any thanks! Now it is looking a little better and I have time to put my feet up with a cuppa and answer some of your questions. I have opened that naice box of chocolates I found in the bottom of your wardrobe, waste not, want not I always say.

I consider myself an expert on most subjects so do feel free to ask me anything you like. Here are a few FAQS to get you started:

Should I go to MiL for Christmas? Of course, I have already got the sprouts on and nearly finished knitting you a hideous jumper with one arm slightly too short. It should be most jolly.

We have already named dd 1 after MiL, should I name dd2 after my own mother? There's no need to choose a family name for your second, I would go with a flower name, something classic like Rose (coincidentally my own middle name).

Are you in favour of Brexit? Yes, I am sorry for my friends who have retired to Spain, but I'm afraid it's a necessary first step towards restoring the Empire in time for our dear Queen's centenary year. I am not so naive as to think it will all be smooth sailing though, and I am certainly not adverse to a bit of "prepping". I have built up quite a stockpile myself. Luckily your FiL is partial to spam.

What do you think of trick-or-treating and should I decorate the house for Halloween? Quite frankly no-one would notice the difference if you turned your house into a ghastly hovel festooned with cobwebs so I shouldn't waste your time. As for trick-or-treating I used to think it a vulgar American practice not that much different to demanding money with menaces, but then I found out that, in fact it is all based on the ancient Scottish tradition of Guising so that is absolutely fine.

Now I look forward to answering any other questions you may have for me so ask away.

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Original poster
Milfromhades · 31/10/2019 20:05

Why don't you eat any carbs?
It keeps my weight down and I also enjoy having a controversial diet so I can argue with people about it.

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Cherrysoup · 31/10/2019 20:10

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PastTheGin · 31/10/2019 20:10

How come you can travel all over the UK but you haven’t visited us in nearly 6 years?

Bluetrews25 · 31/10/2019 20:10

Is it hot down there in hades, MIL?
It seems to have improved your brain immensely - you never had this amount of wit, intelligence and humour when you were alive.
I'm assuming FIL is down there with you?

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Milfromhades · 31/10/2019 20:10

Why do you keep letting BIL2 upset you and treat you like shit when you're nothing but lovely to him, his partner and their son? You know he's not worth it (plus BIL1 & DH are a million times better grin).
This doesn't sound like me I am normally most assertive, maybe you should give me an unmumsnetty hug.

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RJnomore1 · 31/10/2019 20:11

I’ve been married to your son for 20 years now. Have you decided what to get us as a wedding present yet?

NoIDontWatchLoveIsland · 31/10/2019 20:13

Where is your AIBU question? Why have you posted in AIBU if you have no question?

YA by definition always BU, of course.

Original poster
Milfromhades · 31/10/2019 20:14

How come you can travel all over the UK but you haven’t visited us in nearly 6 years?
I am planning to move in with you when I start to need a carer so don't worry you will see plenty of me then.

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Milfromhades · 31/10/2019 20:16

I'm assuming FIL is down there with you?
I haven't seen him he is probably golfing.

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OhDeari · 31/10/2019 20:20

Funny thread!

Livebythecoast · 31/10/2019 20:20

@Milfromhades - okay, mil, I'll admit defeat but just know on your tombstone I'm gonna spell your name wrong Wink

theoriginalmadambee · 31/10/2019 20:22

If only my mil had the same sense of humor 🤣.

Nextphonewontbesamsung · 31/10/2019 20:24

Yay! Cheap Mil-bashing humour cringefest thread. How very Bernard Manning of you, op.

Do people realise that probably hundreds of thousands of Mumsnetters are older than 40 and therefore well old enough to be MILs? Do people realise that they will one day before too long be the dreaded figure of fun MIL themselves?

This is unfunny tawdry seaside humour which makes a mockery of Mumsnet being a supportive place for parents because what are mothers-in-law if not parents?

#teamBertrand.

NoIDontWatchLoveIsland · 31/10/2019 20:26

Nextphone the whole point is far more subtle. RTFT... this is really poking fun at mnet and your stereotypical DIL with her exasperated whinge about her MIL

80skid · 31/10/2019 20:28

Why do you tolerate and facilitate FiL and his awful, misogynistic behaviour? Why have you settled for such a dementor if a husband who makes everyone's life less joyful?

littlepaddypaws · 31/10/2019 20:28

next lighten up, it's all in good humour, if it offends your delicate senses don't read it anymore. how the heck can you compare this with bernard manning ?? have you actually heard the shit that used to come out of his mouth, sexist was the very least of it.

Stressedsuzy · 31/10/2019 20:30

Why do you always phone back after the phone call has ended. Multiple times? Every time?

Why turn up claiming to want to see grandchildren, ignore them and argue with your son instead?

Why do you insist on always leaving your car at ours when you go away for long extended holidays? ( your could leave it outside your own home but no you drive an hour out of London to dump it on us).

Velveteenfruitbowl · 31/10/2019 20:31

Why did you tell your daughter I had an affair? I just don’t get it, we’re you hoping to give me inspiration in hopes of getting rid of me?

Anniegetyourgun · 31/10/2019 20:33

I am a MIL. I find it hilarious. Shall continue to do so up until one of the posts looks suspiciously as though it could have come from my DIL... then of course, I'll be reportin' like a shot.

However, since DIL had the good taste to include my name in one of the DGC's, and makes a lovely roast potato, I try not to give her anything to complain about.

MsTSwift · 31/10/2019 20:34

Why do you refer to my earnings as “pocket money”? I am a solicitor I don’t do a paper round

idontdance · 31/10/2019 20:34

Why do you treat our DC completely different to DsiL’s DC?

saraclara · 31/10/2019 20:36

I adore my MIL and I hate the OPs that are so unfair to MILs.

But this thread is funny! And yes, it's poking fun MN's attitude to MILs, not MILs themselves. That seems to have whooshed over some people's heads.

saraclara · 31/10/2019 20:36

poking fun AT

This place really needs an edit function.

Anniegetyourgun · 31/10/2019 20:36

I am reminded by a couple of posts btw of the Two Ronnies item that went something like: "Tragic news for the nation. Bernard Manning, the beloved comedian, who was recently told by a doctor that he must lose five stone or die, yesterday lost five stone."

Audreyhelp · 31/10/2019 20:43

Why do you ring the house phone and always act surprised when I pick it up . And say oh I thought you would be out .