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Monster-in-law story from last night.
We went out to dinner for D's birthday last night with his parents and little brother. Obligatory hugs, etc. throughout and we all sit down. Somehow I get stuck sitting between her and D and I thought my panic attack was going to set in early but I managed to be able to sit and guzzle my first glass of water just fine.
About 5 minutes into the dinner, she leans over to me and says "I wanted to apologize to you about that whole baby thing that happened at Thanksgiving. I really had no idea that you actually didn't get a baby shower invitiation"
I think to myself. Are we really going there again? Now? Here? On D's birthday? Geeze lady, give it a rest.
She then goes on and on saying that she "chewed Aunt L a new one for not sending me one and stuck up for me. Aunt L thought it was too soon and that she would feel bad but MIL said that wasnt for Aunt L to decide. blah blah blah"
Bottom line...the woman is still clueless to the fact that I was not upset about not receiving an invite even though I told her a million times I was ok with it and that the baby blankets and onesies being shoved in my face were the cause of my tears.
About an hour later she gets on the topic of age and birthdays and says that when she hit 40 she realized that she wishes she would have tried for one more baby and wants a girl. Then she went on and on about wanting another baby just so that she can have a girl. And then ON and ON about how fun it would be to have a girl once the boys were both grown up, blah blah blah. She would maybe even think about adopting.
::head dinner table::
I seriously thought I was going to throw up my food 
and then punch her in the face. 
Ah-may-zing. She is so freakin clueless.
Phew sorry that was so long.
Re: Monster-in-law story from last night.
Dear Karrey's MIL:
If I ever make it to LA you are going to get a BEAT DOWN WOMAN!
XOXO - Rachel
Seriously though I am sorry you have to deal with it. She is definitely your test in life.
Sometimes when I tell these stories, I really wish that I was just making them up. They have become almost comical now though since they happen every.single.time I am in contact with her.
OMG, Karrey!...
::as I get down on my knees and Thank God I've been blessed with a great MIL and she has a 'clue'::
There's always that person, isn't there? For me its my SIL. I wish I was lying when the other day she told me that if I wanted to start working out with her at the gym, that would be good, and that she would go slow for me since I just had a baby.
My SIL is morbidly obese and I could have kicked her ass in a race at 9 months pregnant. She JUST started working out last month and I'm pretty sure she thinks a 10 minute ride on the stationary bike is a good workout for the week.
We're here for your vents about your MIL my dear! The best tip my mom gave me to deal with my SIL was that she just can't help it - she just doesn't get it. Sounds like your MIL just doesn't get that she's being hurtful and a giant idiot.
Ugh
Bless you for putting up with her. I don't know where you get that strength from. I agree with Rachel, she's definitely your test in life.
She better watch her back come the Novembie GTG!!
Seriously though, I applaud you Karrey for how you put up with it. I don't know that I could handle her as well as you.
Wow she is seriously clueless!
Have you asked D to maybe say something to her? To tone down the baby talk. I just dont get how she can be both clueless and heartless all at once!
Wow.
I'm just blown away that she even brought up the idea of adopting a baby. I mean come the eff on woman. That is what you have grandchildren for and SO sorry I am not producing spawn fast enough for you.
WTF you've been married a year!
Ugh, Karrey, it makes me itchy when you write about this woman. You could seriously fill a book with stories about your MIL.
It breaks my heart that she's so cruel to you know. I know what it's like to be in a siutation like that and feel a panic attack building under the surface. I don't know how you keep a straight face . . .
Ooooh! A book might be a good idea, actually. Then you could benefit from her evil through your profits, instead of just suffering due to all of her bsc shiit!
dude.wtf.
this.
1st off...She is un-freakin-real!!! I honestly can't believe there is someone more clueless than my MIL...but yours DEFINITELY takes the cake!!
and YES WRITE A BOOK!!!! All these posts need to go on paper and you could make millions!!