WIBU to fake a positive Covid test so everybody f***s off?

[glacialseafoam]

As the above really. I don't even know if I’m joking or not at this point I’m so irritated.

Both sides of family have invited themselves for hours and hours tomorrow plus dinner (and breakfast, and lunch, with 7 dogs between them…). Plus they’ve come to see the kids tonight to bring Christmas eve boxes and pyjamas etc. I went on an hour and a half dog walk for some space and they were still here. Honestly, nobody is enjoyable company and I really can’t be arsed. MIL is apparently turning up at 7.30 with her drip of a partner to ‘watch the kids open their presents’. She won’t leave til after dark. She did contribute a cheap sticky toffee pudding and a tin of custard though.

The last thing on earth I want to do tomorrow is cook for 16 (fussy & uninvited) people. And they all wonder why I don’t like Christmas. It’s the same every year. Can’t tell them to leave us alone for the day or come for a hour or something as would create so much drama.

We see both sides of the family ALL of the time, for context. They don’t even really like each other….

F*cks sake.

If I was facing a day like yours I'd fake a positive test. Definitely not unreasonable to do it.

Orange juice or cola on the lateral flow test. It’s a fake positive.

Do it....tell them all to fuck right off and enjoy your quiet Xmas x

Do it, and then book yourself in for a PCR on 27th.

Haha, I've had the same idea!

You must secretly enjoy being a martyr, as why else did you agree to these people coming?

We all know you’re not going to fake the test. If you were doormat enough to agree to this, there is no way you have the guts to fake a test now.

In stitches! My MIL is not v bright, she absolutely would not pick up on that if I sent it haha.

I think the only unreasonable bit is leaving it so late. If you'd done it a few hours ago so they could get to the shops and stock up I think it would be a good idea.

‘ You must secretly enjoy being a martyr, as why else did you agree to these people coming? ’

Bit harsh, they invited themselves and OP is worried about rocking the boat as her kids are involved.

Don’t fake a test OP. Send them all a message- tomorrow is off, please do not turn up. I’m absolutely sick to death of you all taking advantage of me. Merry Xmas.

Because nobody else can cook, like not in the way that I’m being fussy, in the way that they genuinely could not make an edible roast dinner. An unburnt, edible pizza from them would surprise me. We’d be bullied into going to somebody else’s house if I didn’t host which isn’t fair on the kids.

We usually do it to keep the peace and for an easy life where the kids can play with their new toys/presents at home and we can consume edible food. But everyone seems to be massively taking the piss this year.

Not even slightly a martyr but my mum is a pro at the guilt trip and will cry/constantly text to tell me she’s upset/ make a huge deal out of anything that she doesn’t get her own way on. Have had 34 years of it. There’s no way to reasonably deal with her.

So you’re still going to host then?

Yes do it.

A fake positive result would only help you this year. What are you going to do in years to come? Just keep having g them all while hating every single minute and resenting them for it? Honestly you need to make changes and let them know that this is the last year you're doing it. Who cares are the ensuing drama and tears, they'll have a year to get used to the idea.

Or you just continue to martyr yourself for every Christmas ever more.

In all honesty I can’t without being a massive arsehole now supermarket is shut (we live in middle of nowhere near small rural town) as much as I wish I could. I’d imagine nobody has food in, and we couldn’t do the full isolation period without my daughter missing an important competition she’s likely to do well in. So they would more than likely try to do a Christmas Day type thing on another day, prolonging my misery.

I’d probably better just grin and bear it. Cook Christmas dinner then drink an incredible amount of gin until I either flip, chill out or fall asleep.

Do it! I loved last year so much - couldn’t see anyone. I’m paying for it in spades this year though

Jokes aside though

These people are not uninvited and absolutely no-one can invite themselves anywhere.

You and your DH have invited them and their 7 dogs to your home and if you're unhappy with that, you'll need to stop doing it.

Also, make sure your DH learns to cook roast dinners in the new year so Christmas dinner won't be down to you.

Oh, please say that you did it ! YAdefinitelyNBU

Do it!

And then make a new years resolution to stop being such a bloody pushover!

So what if they create drama? Let them, rise above it and stop agreeing to shit you don’t want to di

@Buzzer3555

Do it...i wish i had thought of that. Now I've got my crappy in laws to put up with all day tomorrow

It’s not too late.

Why are people so rude about bringing dogs? I’m a dog owner and lover but I’ve been asked not to bring mine this year for various reasons. He’s a shocking food thief so not bringing him makes my day easier (I’d be policing his behavior all day otherwise).

I live fairly close which makes it easier but even if I didn’t bringing your dog without the okay of the host is never okay.

@RedHelenB

Next year you need to be clear and say no, you are nit hosting Christmas and you will only have visitors at whatever times suit you Yabu to fake a test now that all the arrangements have been made.

This.

It sounds like this is your normal for your extended family? If so, it’s unreasonable for you to change arrangements at such short notice. Next year let everyone know way in advance that you want a quiet family Christmas with no visitors.

Do it. Really.

And enforce boundaries next year, all year. This sounds like a miserable way to live life.

I don't know what your OH wants, but I'm sure you have a headache (caused by tension) and you're really not feeling great. Best someone phones them to say it's cancelled tomorrow as you can't risk whatever you've got being covid and passing it to them. I guess you won't feel too good tomorrow morning but will muddle through, feeling well enough to have a glass of something later!

@glacialseafoam I'll help you Glacial!

(After dinner when you've all had a catch up and you feel some):
"Right folks happy Xmas, hope you enjoyed the lovely meal & company . But it's time for all you good folk to go home now, I'm shattered, so we'll be having a quiet Xmas evening just us 3 - I'll get your coats.... don't forget your pressies.... Next year one of you will need to host- you can take it in turns or we can all meet for Boxing Day meal out at a pub. Such fun! Bye now everyone...!"

Text your mum- "Mum dont turn up at 7.30am! We'll see you at midday as invited . DD can open your Xmas present and have a few other presents to open then . Night night.. love Glacé "

Vinegar apparently works well. Prep them for next year and say you’re having a quiet one with you your dh and the dc.