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

[Milfromhades]

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.

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.

Divide and conquer is one of my parenting strategies, when you aren't there i always boast about your dc to your SiL, she hates it you will be glad to hear.

Oh shit, it’s my mother. Everyone run! Save yourselves!

Someone could do a DIL thread to even it out! I wouldn’t mind being made fun of!

Are you volunteering, @Crispy?

Why do you insist on being manipulative over Christmas arrangements despite being told that we’re looking into dates and will confirm soon?

You realise there is no winner in any of what you've done, right? Especially not you.

You can tell me. NO ONE will ever be your favourite daughter in-law because no woman will ever be good enough for your sons - right?

I'm a mother in law of three and I'm loving this thread. Mind you I am reading the comments very carefully, (thinking I let my in-laws off a bit too lightly really, they don't seem to appreciate how lucky they are).

Do you really make my children be quiet because your dog gets scared, when DH takes them to visit you?🙄

mrstoothybitch

I’m not witty enough, sadly! I could try... better OP do one

why do ask to go for a carvery every week when we can't fit it in with full time work and dc sports activities??

Why the carvery at all? Especially at 1pm on Sunday, it’s hellish. Queues are horrendous and the food is shite?

Perhaps I'll start a thread poking fun at first time Mums obsessing over baby yoga and the like.

That’s been done. Search PFB. I think it’s in Classics. Best one for me was the mother who parked near A&E when introducing her PFB to a new food when weaning.

OP, I don’t know who you are, but you’re brilliant and subversive. Keep up the good work.

Ps—my mother-in-law is amazing, so I’ve no questions for your AMA

I'm reading this thread as a 'MIL strikes back' bit of fun. Not a 'poking fun at MILs' thing at all!

The trouble is, the questions people are asking are mostly not funny. Many of them are serious and sad.And the answers are playing into the Les Dawson stereotype.

I'm sort of with @BertrandRussell on this one. It's half funny like "I'm Alan, AMA" but there are some really sad questions/ comments.

But in the spirit that the OP means the thread... Am I your fave DIL? because you're like a second mum to me