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Weekend away causing friction

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FrankensteinsWeeny · 25/04/2022 08:33

My mum's birthday is in a few weeks and for it I am taking her away for the bank holiday at the beginning of June with me and my son who is 2, leaving the Wednesday evening and coming back Sunday evening.

I have booked and paid for this and my mum doesn't know anything about it yet. We have a few nice things planned for whilst we are there.

My husbands son is due to be with us that week. This long weekend away was not a problem until recently when my husband has been invited to a friend's stag do which falls over that weekend.

He is now asking if I can take my step son on this long weekend with my mum and our DC. It wouldn't cost extra for accommodation as I have booked an Airbnb but would give me money for him whilst there.

I've said no and he's now annoyed. Saying I'd take him if he were my son, my mum won't even mind, step son loves my mum so why not etc etc..

I'm really peed off. I feel like I can't just do anything with my child and family sometimes without him making it about him or DSS.

I'm sticking to my guns and have said he'll have to figure something else out (his mum is working so can't swap).

OP posts:
Frankola · 27/04/2022 21:10

Bet he wouldn't be so annoyed at you saying no, or have even asked, if he wasn't invited on this stag do.

Nope. Stick to your guns and enjoy time with your son

PinkSyCo · 27/04/2022 21:29

How old is your stepson just out of interest? Either way your trip away with your DM and DS sounds lovely, and I don’t blame you for wanting it to be just the 3 of you at all. Just because your DH has been invited to a stag do doesn’t mean he has to go. Being a parent means that you don’t always get to do what you want unfortunately. 🤷🏻‍♀️

SandyY2K · 30/04/2022 22:40

Stick to your guns. If desperate to go to the stag do, he should offer to pay his ex what she would earn.

Its not your problem. Let this be your weekend with your mum and DC.

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