Feel low in her priority

[TheOrigFV45]

Been trying to arrange getting together with MIL over Xmas. Last msg from her says "things are tight as I'm doing [her volunteer work] but am free for a couple of hours on 21st or 22nd".

I feel like replying "don't bother".
My son is her grandson. They live 20 mins away.

I feel sorry for your DS, I would have hoped his Nan would have wanted to spend time with him at Christmas especially as he has no other grandparents. I would have been upset on his behalf as well and I can see why you would feel sad about this.

I think sometimes people don't realise how they come across, a few hours feels like you are intruding on her time. If she had said I would love to see DS can we meet on the 22nd you may have not felt you & your DS were at the bottom of the list.

If you are free on the 21st or 22nd do try and take your DS to see her and get something booked in for the new year as well to see her to build your relationship.

Ah well, non issue now, as she's decided to go to away for the w/e on Friday.

However, DS1 is coming home a few days earlier than planned so that's good.