this is the code for the render ad
Community› Wedding Discussion Boards› Moms and Maids
Moms and Maids
New Discussion

Venting

Salsera29Salsera29 member
100 Love Its 100 Comments Second Anniversary Name Dropper
in Moms and Maids
Dear FMIL,

No, we haven't registered for gifts yet 10 months before our wedding. I'm sorry your friends are asking. No, I don't want to use the florist you used for your wedding. Sorry, we are using the officiant we liked before you gave us your suggestion. I'm sorry you don't like it. No I haven't sent out save the dates yet. Yes, I'm going to send them out all at once. Why? Because that's the way I want to do it. No, it is not ok that your son wants to register for a giant flat screen tv. Please stop telling him this is perfectly acceptable. 

Love,
Your FDIL

So that covers ONE brunch conversation...good god is it July yet?!?!?!

Oh yeah P.S....can you find the woman who existed before your son and I got engaged, and bring her back please? Cause I loved her. But this new person is starting to get on my nerves...
Report Reply to Post

Re: Venting

  • Salsera29Salsera29 member
    100 Love Its 100 Comments Second Anniversary Name Dropper
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_moms-maids_venting-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:357Discussion:05051d6d-34da-46bd-9fdc-d18bedbdb55fPost:8dcc2546-9a64-4e69-9473-86fe0a898bdf">Re: Venting</a>:
    [QUOTE]I think you're handling everything well.....but why are you sending out STDs?  Your wedding is only ten months away.  Save the money.
    Posted by RetreadBride[/QUOTE]

    <div>Thanks :-) My FMIL is great and I love her, but the wedding is bringing out her Uber-bossy side. Sometimes her tone of voice makes me feel like a 10 year old being scolded. But I know she means well so it could be worse...</div><div>
    </div><div>Honestly I need to get those stds out like yesterday, for our OOT guests.</div>
    Report Reply
  • Maggie0829Maggie0829 member
    Eighth Anniversary 10000 Comments 500 Love Its 25 Answers
    Why can't your FI register for a flat screen?  As long as you are providing a wide range of priced items on your registry then a flat screen is perfectly acceptable.  It is something he wants and will use so why not?

    And just send STDs to your VIP and OOT guests and forget the others.  That way you get them out pronto and you still save money because you won't be using as much postage or ordering as many STDs.

    Report Reply
  • romarieromarie
    10 Comments

    Pick your battles honey.  Let him register for the big screen.  You know it won't get bought and it keeps him amused.
     
    I understand her giving you ideas, but as a MOG, I completely understand when I give my FDIL ideas, she does NOT need to use them and its THEIR wedding. If your FMIL is getting antsy about it, just have an open talk with her.  I know it gets frustrating, but grab a glass of wine and relax :) 

    imageThe Process of Elimination
    Report Reply
  • MairePoppyMairePoppy mod
    Moderator Knottie Warrior 5000 Comments 500 Love Its
    This bean dip is great. Do you have the recipe?

    I agree with romarie on the TV. No one is going to buy the darned TV, anyway.
                       
    Report Reply
  • Salsera29Salsera29 member
    100 Love Its 100 Comments Second Anniversary Name Dropper
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_moms-maids_venting-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:357Discussion:05051d6d-34da-46bd-9fdc-d18bedbdb55fPost:384277ee-d2e8-49bd-87d4-8dfbe2ac6858">Re: Venting</a>:
    [QUOTE]Pick your battles honey.  Let him register for the big screen.  You know it won't get bought and it keeps him amused.   I understand her giving you ideas, but as a MOG, I completely understand when I give my FDIL ideas, she does NOT need to use them and its THEIR wedding. If your FMIL is getting antsy about it, just have an open talk with her.  I know it gets frustrating, but grab a glass of wine and relax :) 
    Posted by romarie[/QUOTE]

    <div>I don't mind at all that she makes suggestions...it's her tone that grates on me. And that she won't let things drop, so turns into an interrogation..."Well WHY don't you want to do it that way?" I feel like I constantly have to defend my choices to her. </div><div>
    </div><div>And we already have two big flat screens in a 2 bedroom apt...he's just being greedy lol.</div>
    Report Reply
  • Salsera29Salsera29 member
    100 Love Its 100 Comments Second Anniversary Name Dropper
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_moms-maids_venting-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:357Discussion:05051d6d-34da-46bd-9fdc-d18bedbdb55fPost:621f698f-eba1-4373-b208-39eaff5df458">Re: Venting</a>:
    [QUOTE]Start "bean dipping" her.  When she starts rambling, offer her bean dip.  Keep offering the bean dip until she realizes you aren't going to discuss it. Her:  I hate your colors. You:  Have you tried this bean dip?  It's luscious. Her:  You should have yellow instead. You:  really, it's to die for. Her:  Yellow makes me sad. You:  Want some chips to go with it?
    Posted by RetreadBride[/QUOTE]

    <div>That is a fanTAStic suggestion lol. Come to think of it, that's pretty much what my FI does with her...</div>
    Report Reply
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards