the opinions are coming!
I need some momma opinions! Im finally getting a little more direct and stern, I think bc it's my baby's life now....and not just my own. My husband and I are trying to lay the groundwork, but I'd love your advice!
For the shower, My MIL always has to get a little dramatic and say she's not feeling included but not offer to help get anything. My husband and I are not the type to just say, "but the beer!" My mom and I tried to include her in talking about the food and stuff but she says she feels "steamrolled." My mom and I can be energetic in comparison to her, but I'm not sure how to make her happy.. she also invited a few friends just "because they're excited and don't have grandkids." My husband is pretty upset.. he barely knows them himself and wants to be careful with whoever is in our girl's life, esp so young. So for example she went out and got decor stuff from Wal Mart and the 99c store. I sound like the hugest snob, but the stuff really doesn't go with what I'm envisioning and already crafting. And, I should mention, she's not hurting for money. She's better off than my grandmother/family, who are offering up to help with all the food. (Not to mention, this always happens!) hubby says honesty is best, so we just directly said we won't use that decor stuff since it doesn't fit the theme, but thank you for the gesture. am I being a terrible preggo?!!!
It's stressing me out to the nines but we're both trying to lay the groundwork now w all the opinions and stand our ground. This is just one of many events (including trying to pawn off an old crib on us (drop sides!) AND suggesting we open a specific savings account for the baby for her to invest in and take back if they don't go to college.) really!? So I'm being normal by politely saying no to decor (small steps!) right?
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