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05mommy09
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Grrr..Im a little PO'd
So I get home from work and have a voicemail on my answering machine from MIL- thanking us so much for the b-day gift; a license plate frame saying "worlds greatest grandma"- She was crying...
I think to myself "wow DH bought the gift this year?" but wasn't in total shock since we discussed buying each grandparent one for their car on their b-days this year... (My mom receiving hers 1st since her b-day is in March)
I call DH to thank him for taking care of it- but am still a little shocked to see he took the initiative to do something...
When I finally reached him, he was just as shocked as I was- and said he did not send it...
Now DS is the ONLY grandchild- therefore whoever sent this gift - sent it from DS.
I'm a little PO'd for a few reasons...
1- Since DS is our child- this was our gift to buy... This is what we planned to get MIL. (well- all the grandparent this year)He is our son, and their only grandchild
2- Whoever sent this; sent this because (and Im 95% sure this is why this happened) my MIL b!tched that my mom got one. My moms b -day came first- therefore she received hers first. MIL has seen it on a few occasions, and probably b!tched that she didnt get one- not realizing this was our plan for b-day gifts this year.
This is just so typical of DH family, and its really irritating me... Am I wrong?
ETA- I called MIL to explain that we did not send it, and briefly filled her in on why this bothered me. I asked her to let me know who sent the gift- and well now she is not answering my calls
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Re: Grrr..Im a little PO'd
That is obnoxious!!!!!
Who sent that to her??
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KristinasMama
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Re: Grrr..Im a little PO'd
was it possibly from your FIL b/c i'm sure that he knows she was upset that your mom got one?
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Re: Grrr..Im a little PO'd
I would find out who sent it and ask why they would do such a thing. Do you think maybe your mil did it herself?
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Re: Grrr..Im a little PO'd
 WHO would sent it if not you?
That's totally weird and out of place for someone to buy that from RJ. I would DEFINITELY want to know who did that and make SURE they know they ruined YOUR plans 
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05mommy09
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Re: Grrr..Im a little PO'd
Posted by VegasLisa
was it possibly from your FIL b/c i'm sure that he knows she was upset that your mom got one?
Possibly- and if thats the case- I would not be upset one bit...
I highly doubt it though, since FIL rarely remembers MIL b-day (we usually remind him about a week before)
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Posted by BabySammie
I would find out who sent it and ask why they would do such a thing. Do you think maybe your mil did it herself?
No- shes not that crazy
I seriously think it was my SIL. Not sure why, but I do..
My DH must think so to- since he asked for the phone and SIL phone # ( and I think in the past 3 yrs they've spoken on the phone 3-4x's and it was usually to wish the other a happy b-day)
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Posted by BabySammie
I would find out who sent it and ask why they would do such a thing. Do you think maybe your mil did it herself?
No- shes not that crazy
I seriously think it was my SIL. Not sure why, but I do..
My DH must think so to- since he asked for the phone and SIL phone # ( and I think in the past 3 yrs they've spoken on the phone 3-4x's and it was usually to wish the other a happy b-day)
with that being said - maybe it was your SIL and maybe your MIL vented to her about how upset she was....
did your DH find anything out as to whether or not she did it?
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Posted by VegasLisa
Posted by Princessmaris
Posted by BabySammie
I would find out who sent it and ask why they would do such a thing. Do you think maybe your mil did it herself?
No- shes not that crazy
I seriously think it was my SIL. Not sure why, but I do..
My DH must think so to- since he asked for the phone and SIL phone # ( and I think in the past 3 yrs they've spoken on the phone 3-4x's and it was usually to wish the other a happy b-day)
with that being said - maybe it was your SIL and maybe your MIL vented to her about how upset she was....
did your DH find anything out as to whether or not she did it?
Wow sil has ballz if it was her.. didnt she think you would find out?
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Posted by VegasLisa
Posted by Princessmaris
Posted by BabySammie
I would find out who sent it and ask why they would do such a thing. Do you think maybe your mil did it herself?
No- shes not that crazy
I seriously think it was my SIL. Not sure why, but I do..
My DH must think so to- since he asked for the phone and SIL phone # ( and I think in the past 3 yrs they've spoken on the phone 3-4x's and it was usually to wish the other a happy b-day)
with that being said - maybe it was your SIL and maybe your MIL vented to her about how upset she was....
did your DH find anything out as to whether or not she did it?
Which is why Im p!ssed.
If my MIL would have waiting until her b-day instead of b!tching about me, and the fact that my mom got one- she would've received one...(as planned)
But apparently I cant buy my mom even a B-day gift without being the DIL from hell. Apparently when my mom receives gift my MIL has to receive one as well
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05mommy09
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Re: Grrr..Im a little PO'd
Just got off the phone with my mother- who advised me that 2 weeks ago my MIL said something to her about the fact she got this gift and she didnt...
She said she didnt tell me- since she knew it would p!ss me off... (she never tells me about their convos- since often it irritates me)
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Re: Grrr..Im a little PO'd
Posted by Princessmaris
Posted by VegasLisa
Posted by Princessmaris
Posted by BabySammie
I would find out who sent it and ask why they would do such a thing. Do you think maybe your mil did it herself?
No- shes not that crazy
I seriously think it was my SIL. Not sure why, but I do..
My DH must think so to- since he asked for the phone and SIL phone # ( and I think in the past 3 yrs they've spoken on the phone 3-4x's and it was usually to wish the other a happy b-day)
with that being said - maybe it was your SIL and maybe your MIL vented to her about how upset she was....
did your DH find anything out as to whether or not she did it?
Which is why Im p!ssed.
If my MIL would have waiting until her b-day instead of b!tching about me, and the fact that my mom got one- she would've received one...(as planned)
But apparently I cant buy my mom even a B-day gift without being the DIL from hell. Apparently when my mom receives gift my MIL has to receive one as well
Oh lordy.... You poor thing!!!
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05mommy09
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Re: Grrr..Im a little PO'd
What do you think of this?
I have to say I'm am so very disappointed that someone else sent this gift to you, after all- what meaning does it have if it didn't come from your grandson? As I mentioned before we had decided that this year for everyones birthday (my parents as well as MIL and FIL) we were going to give a "world best" license plate frame. It was original, and something I thought everyone could use- I'm sad that it was taken from us.
I will also say, I believe whomever sent this gift- sent it because you may have felt "slighted" after seeing my mothers'. (She did mention to me that you noticed it a few weeks ago, and that you really liked it- which pleased me, since we intended to send you one for your b-day which was a few short weeks away) You may disagree, but I feel that you may have mentioned that you were disappointed you did not have one; meanwhile if you had waited- you would have seen YOU TOO would've received one for your b-day next week. My mother received one first; since her b-day came first in the beginning of March.
Never ever is there a b-day or holiday that passes where you, FIL, SIL or for that fact, ANYONE that does not receive a gift from not only myself and DH, but from RJ as well. Many of these gifts are thought of/purchased by me, and I put a lot of thought into everything. I try my hardest to listen to what said someone would like, or take notice to any hints one might leave.
I apologize if Im wrong, but this is how I feel.
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Re: Grrr..Im a little PO'd
I don't think I would say anything...I would give her a license plate holder as planned for her birthday. Will kinda make her feel like an idiot when she sees she WAS getting one anyway..from her Grandson!!
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Posted by Mrs-Boop
I don't think I would say anything...I would give her a license plate holder as planned for her birthday. Will kinda make her feel like an idiot when she sees she WAS getting one anyway..from her Grandson!!
If this was one isolated incident I would agree- but this is a LONG time coming..
Something is definately being said- Im just not sure what
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Re: Grrr..Im a little PO'd
Maris...I am going with SIL...yes, no , maybe?
BTW...you dont think she is preggo and trying to surprise MIL? I also, dont think it was your FIL. Hmmm...but who then? I wonder if it was that aunt that started the drama the last time. Obviously someone knew she was upset bc you mom got one.
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Maris...I am going with SIL...yes, no , maybe?
BTW...you dont think she is preggo and trying to surprise MIL? I also, dont think it was your FIL. Hmmm...but who then? I wonder if it was that aunt that started the drama the last time. Obviously someone knew she was upset bc you mom got one.
I thought about my SIL annoucing her preggo- but she confirmed she is not pregnant...
It def. could be that "aunt" (MIL's sister)
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Maris...I am going with SIL...yes, no , maybe?
BTW...you dont think she is preggo and trying to surprise MIL? I also, dont think it was your FIL. Hmmm...but who then? I wonder if it was that aunt that started the drama the last time. Obviously someone knew she was upset bc you mom got one.
I thought about my SIL annoucing her preggo- but she confirmed she is not pregnant...
It def. could be that "aunt" (MIL's sister)
If I were you, I'd call the aunt and sister and see what was going on. They put you in an awkward spot. Did Dh call his mom to see whats up?
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Re: Grrr..Im a little PO'd
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Maris...I am going with SIL...yes, no , maybe?
BTW...you dont think she is preggo and trying to surprise MIL? I also, dont think it was your FIL. Hmmm...but who then? I wonder if it was that aunt that started the drama the last time. Obviously someone knew she was upset bc you mom got one.
I thought about my SIL annoucing her preggo- but she confirmed she is not pregnant...
It def. could be that "aunt" (MIL's sister)
If I were you, I'd call the aunt and sister and see what was going on. They put you in an awkward spot. Did Dh call his mom to see whats up?
He called his sister- who had time to respond to an email I sent her earlier today (unrelated to this topic) but hasnt had the time to return her brothers 2 phone calls...
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Re: Grrr..Im a little PO'd
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Maris...I am going with SIL...yes, no , maybe?
BTW...you dont think she is preggo and trying to surprise MIL? I also, dont think it was your FIL. Hmmm...but who then? I wonder if it was that aunt that started the drama the last time. Obviously someone knew she was upset bc you mom got one.
I thought about my SIL annoucing her preggo- but she confirmed she is not pregnant...
It def. could be that "aunt" (MIL's sister)
If I were you, I'd call the aunt and sister and see what was going on. They put you in an awkward spot. Did Dh call his mom to see whats up?
He called his sister- who had time to respond to an email I sent her earlier today (unrelated to this topic) but hasnt had the time to return her brothers 2 phone calls...
Oh come on....call, call again!
I TOTALLY think it is one of my 2 guesses. You are ABSOLUTELY positive shes not preggo? Man, could you imagine if its his aunt 
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05mommy09
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Re: Grrr..Im a little PO'd
Shes def. not preggo..
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Re: Grrr..Im a little PO'd
My first thought was your SIL...you know, coming to her mother's honor to protect her. But now you *know* it's your MIL's sister.
I think that was a crappy thing of her to do. Like I said in the FM to you, I'll bet your MIL biitched to her sister and she sent it to her to make her feel better or just be sneaky (because we know how your in-laws and their family operate).
How annoying.
Furthermore, when it comes to mil's birthday, get her something different...don't get the plate thing so it can be passed off to your fil. Let someone else in the family do that.
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Re: Grrr..Im a little PO'd
do you think your mom sent it?? did you find out?
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Re: Grrr..Im a little PO'd
Very strange Mariss.... I would be PO'd too!
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| Posted 4/10/08 4:06 PM |
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Re: Grrr..Im a little PO'd
I knew it! Let the pot be stirred 
What a piece of work, huh!
I guess next time she comes to you guys, you can tell Aunt Cyn to save the sob stories of why cant everyone get along.
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