I am some kind of family intermediary

[Peonylass]

This weekend I am visiting mum in hospital. It's s 6-7 hour round trip. DH has the 2 kids and my FIL is visiting so they are off to visit the in laws today.

All I have had since yesterday eve is my eldest phoning and texting that she hates DH and her sister. Last night it appears there was some kind of argument over whose turn it was to stack the dishwasher. Now it's started again.

I regularly have my youngest do the same when I am out.

My DH has done the same eg when visiting my dad texting me that he hates him and that he's an arsehole. This was whilst my mother was in hospital and very nearly died. Plus he seems to think it appropriate to call me asking me to find clothes for the kids etc.

Argh

I think my phone would be running out of battery

I am notorious for my phone always being on silent/data switched off/left it at work.

And yet nobody ever seems to die.

Standard. How old are DC's?

Visiting his dad or your dad and telling you he hates him??

What age are the kids?

Turn your phone off and when you get home, tell them all not to be so bloody selfish and to have some perspective. Your mum's near death and they're all bitching about hating their parents? I'd consider extending my visit!

Turn the phone off. Your DH can sort it - he's a parent too, he can act it!