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sami
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My SIL...a little vent!
I called my SIL today to invite her over next weekend for an "adult BBQ" (4 other couples) She says oh great the kids will be so excited! I told her no dont bring them adults only...she then says to me..What should I do with my kids ..they are afraid to stay alone!!!!!!!!! UH HELLO YOUR KIDS ARE AGES 17, 15, and a 13 year old. She can never leave them alone WHY ? OMG she freaks me out with them..she still gives them a snack before they go to bed!
Was that mean of me to tell her not to bring her kids? The other couples could not wait to get a "night out"
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nrthshgrl
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Re: My SIL...a little vent!
I don't think it was mean. I think it was presumptious on her part to think they were invited after you said "Adults Only BBQ" . The party you want is child-free. If she can't come, miss her & move on.
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| Posted 7/15/07 8:57 PM |
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TreAnt427
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Re: My SIL...a little vent!
I don't think it was mean of you. There kids are old enough to stay home and to tell you the truth - when I was that age, I would rather stay home by myself and hang out with my friends. The last thing I wanted to do was go out with my parents and hang out with adults.
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| Posted 7/15/07 8:59 PM |
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Jackie24
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Re: My SIL...a little vent!
 im sure her kids could find something to do at their age
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| Posted 7/15/07 9:05 PM |
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JodiBabe
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Re: My SIL...a little vent!
Posted by nrthshgrl
I don't think it was mean. I think it was presumptious on her part to think they were invited after you said "Adults Only BBQ" . The party you want is child-free. If she can't come, miss her & move on.
I totally agree!!!!! It is also time for her to let her kids GROW UP & learn to stay home alone!!!!!!! 
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| Posted 7/15/07 9:26 PM |
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Kate07
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Re: My SIL...a little vent!
Geez 17 scared to be home alone????
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| Posted 7/15/07 9:38 PM |
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Maathy317
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Re: My SIL...a little vent!
It wasn't mean of you at all. Her children are all old enough to stay by themselves. If she doesn't want to come, have a nice time without her.
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| Posted 7/15/07 9:43 PM |
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lvdolphins
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Re: My SIL...a little vent!
Posted by Kate07
Geez 17 scared to be home alone????
I seriously had to re read that! That is just 
At 17 my parents worked out of town, I worked in town and my brother and I were home alone every weekend (due to work).
No parties, but, yes we did have friends over after work.
You are not being mean at all! Her children need to learn how to grow up.
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| Posted 7/15/07 10:11 PM |
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J9-13
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Re: My SIL...a little vent!
Posted by Jackie24
im sure her kids could find something to do at their age
I know! At those ages, my brother and I LOVED when my parents left us alone. I don't think its them that don't want to be alone, its her that doesn't want to be without them. Time to cut the cord!!! 
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| Posted 7/15/07 10:30 PM |
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munchkinbugs
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Re: My SIL...a little vent!
I bet it's her that doesn't want to leave them home alone and she's just making excuses. She probably thinks they'll have people over or something like that.
Either way...it's weird that she can't have a night out.
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| Posted 7/15/07 10:31 PM |
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anonttcer
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Re: My SIL...a little vent!
I was babysitting at age 12- what does she mean she can't leave them home alone???
So odd!!!
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| Posted 7/15/07 10:44 PM |
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Jesaroo
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Re: My SIL...a little vent!
thats insane.
sounds like she just said that because she was mad and wanted to pizz you off.
i HIGHLY doubt a 13, 15 & 17 year old would be "scared" to be alone 
i was babysitting since 12 & moved out by 17. i bet the kids WILL be excited. excited to have the parents gone for a night!
dont take that crap from her. sorry, i dont even know her, that just sounds like a bytchy move. i dont believe that for one second. 'scared' pft.
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| Posted 7/15/07 10:51 PM |
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DaniJude
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Re: My SIL...a little vent!
them being afraid to be alone is BS and just an excuse- she apparently wants them to be invited and wants to bring them along.
unfortunately, there are parties where kids are welcome and then there are parties where it is not appropriate for kids to be there.
you are not being mean AT ALL and you are not wrong for wanting to have an adult party- people have them all the time and adults like to have a "break" every once in a while.
i would tell her that if she wants to come the invite is there and if she doesn't b/c of her kids- then that's fine too! 
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| Posted 7/16/07 1:32 AM |
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kellsbells7
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Re: My SIL...a little vent!
She gives her 17 year old a snack before bed?
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| Posted 7/16/07 1:34 AM |
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DaniJude
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Re: My SIL...a little vent!
Posted by kellsbells7
She gives her 17 year old a snack before bed?
Ya think the kids gonna have a tough time when he/she goes away to College for the first time??
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| Posted 7/16/07 1:36 AM |
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Mommy2Boys
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Re: My SIL...a little vent!
she still gives them a snack before they go to bed!
This cracks me up.
When I was that age, I didn't want to hang out with my parents and their friends.
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| Posted 7/16/07 2:27 AM |
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GoldenRod
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Re: My SIL...a little vent!
In a few months, that 17 yo will be old enough to fight in Iraq, so I hope he gets over his "fear" of being alone soon! Will he be going to college, or will he have to get an on-line degree so mommy can sit next to him?
I think *she* is afraid of letting her kids grow up, I doubt the kids are afraid....
And, no, as long as you mention up front that it is adults-only, it is definitely not mean. It's only mean if you don't tell anyone until they show up.
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| Posted 7/16/07 9:36 AM |
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sami
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Re: My SIL...a little vent!
Posted by Jesaroo
thats insane.
sounds like she just said that because she was mad and wanted to pizz you off.
i HIGHLY doubt a 13, 15 & 17 year old would be "scared" to be alone
i was babysitting since 12 & moved out by 17. i bet the kids WILL be excited. excited to have the parents gone for a night!
dont take that crap from her. sorry, i dont even know her, that just sounds like a bytchy move. i dont believe that for one second. 'scared' pft.
Oh believe me they are afraid to stay alone..I have heard her mention this before and just seeing how she is bringing them up is very scary..at family gathering she still makes sure they eat..please dont even get me started.
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