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Child sleeping in bed with nan and grandad

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27mummmy2boys · 04/11/2013 16:00

My mother in law had the kids one night over the weekend and because a blow up bed had burst WEEKS earlier she just put my 5 year old straight in their bed and all three slept there, not attempting to put him on the floor or top and tail with younger child or anything. I have things he could have slept on if she had asked.

I really don't like this having happened I think he will expect to next time do the same. So I said something and she's totally blew it out of proportion and she's really offended! If he tells people in school I don't want them thinking they have a wierd relationship sleeping with nan and grandad.

Yes I have my children in my bed watching tv of a morning or if they wake in the night upset for abit but I'm their Mum! He doesn't get upset there and I know he would have slept on a duvet or topped an tailed and just got on with it.

Do you think I was unreasonable in telling her off? And am I overreacting?

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ghostonthecanvas · 04/11/2013 16:33

That reminded me of snuggling down with my granny. Loved it. Have to say though I would clear it with DIL before I slept with my grandkids. Though I would love too. Prob says more about my relationship with DIL tbh

27mummmy2boys · 04/11/2013 16:34

Thanks everyone for setting me straight! I have asked mumsnet to delete it out of more embarrassment than anything!

Its totally new to me this one!

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ghostonthecanvas · 04/11/2013 16:35

Love to. Sorry

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TheRobberBride · 04/11/2013 16:38

Don't feel silly OP. You asked if YWBU and MN has spoken. You've since admitted you overreacted. All is good.

FWIW I wouldn't have a problem with my DCs sharing a bed with either set of grandparents.

absentmindeddooooodles · 04/11/2013 16:38

Dont feel silly! Parenting is a total learning curve. If you didnt have that relationship with your own gp I can see why you would find it strange.

Fwiw I slept in the same bed as gps growing up....and I would happily have my mum share a bed with ds. Same goes with any other relatives and very close friends tbh.

Great that you apologised and im sure all will be fine.

PukingCat · 04/11/2013 16:41

So I said something and she's totally blew it out of proportion and she's really offended!

Im afraid you are the one who blew it out of proportion. You told her off?! Shock She's not a child!

What would top and tailing have achieved?

PukingCat · 04/11/2013 16:45

Perhaps apologise to them again op and say you over reacted. Maybe have a think about it. If you are really still not comfortable with it then fair enough. Your child and all that.

ChoudeBruxelles · 04/11/2013 16:48

It was one of my ds's greatest delights going for a sleep over at my mums and sharing her bed. Sadly she passed away last year so he can't anymore

It's a treat for their house / not something you have to do at home. I think you're being ott

UriGeller · 04/11/2013 17:05

Hey,
Don't delete! It's all advice for other people who come along and want to know if its okay too.

There's no such thing as a stupid question. I'm glad you got real answers and not your view perpetuated but honestly, this'd be one empty forum if everyone had issues they found werent shared by all deleted!

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