This too shall pass

[HappyFace2025]

It's only been 4 hours since DD2, her DP and 18 month toddler arrived to stay until 27th (due to no trains until then.) It's a nightmare as our small 2 bed flat I share with DP (we are in our 70s) isn't 'safe' for a baby, in her opinion! I did everything I could to move stuff so he can crawl around freely but I missed certain things eg. DVDs being within his reach.

DD then wanted all doors shut which I agreed to except when DGS was either in his playpen or in his cot. She admits she is paranoid about DGSs safety (understandably) but this is already turning out to be the most stressful Christmas ever (and there have been some!) DP is fed up and threatened to move into a hotel!

Not sure why I m posting but I can't wait for what should be a happy time (there are only five of us including DGS) to be over. And there is all the cooking to do tomorrow 😥

And a very happy Christmas to you too! My DGC is super lovely, a very happy uncomplaining toddler thanks. Everyone is calmer today. I guess you don't get the idea of a 'vent'.

Ooft, I sympathise op. Sounds a fuckin nightmare - defo best all round if she stays in a hotel. Then you can get together for food, and hopefully enjoy your time together.

Great to see all calmer, sad you still felt need to post online and get people to say how terrible a parent she is!

Why are you intent on having a go at the Oap? Clearly you’re having a shit Christmas too so perhaps you should sympathise, because no happy person having a great time, surrounded by their loved ones and good food decides to go online and have a go at someone who is clearly having a tough time.

I am not asking people to say how awful she is. Do you not have anything better to do on Xmas Day than swipe at me? No need to reply as I shan't.

Pipe down @PennyLaneisinmyheartandmysoul the op had a rant about their stressful Christmas. Stop being judgmental.
Just move along….. I think they get the point.

@HappyFace2025 I have six children but first extended time I had granddaughter it’s like I had forgotten what it was like. She was like a bull charging from one bit of my China to books, photos etc. It does make me laugh on reflection. I just wasn’t prepared! My DIL rang me to discuss ‘viewing time’ and I laughed as I live with other people.

I wish you peace for the rest of the break.

@HappyFace2025 Clearly not :) and that in itself should tell you something :)

Thank you @stomachamelon and @BellesAndGraces x

To be fair toddlers are absolutely exhausting, unforgiving, unreasonable and nonsensical. But your daughter does sound like she's being a bit precious, he's not a newborn!