Christmas Escape from Mother in Law & Stepson

KittyPryde

What's being vegan got to do with anything? Just wondering.

Jerryjerryjerry

ETanny wrote: »

Maybe go somewhere in England? There are plenty of nice places around and will be half the price of traveling abroad at that time of year.
Even still, Maybe spend it with your family this year for a change?

We always alternate Christmas. My parents house one year, Our house with the IL's the next that way its fair and the others dont feel put out that we're spending more time with one set then the other.

I have never been close to my own parents. So its always at HER house. I've only had two christmases with them, but its been enough. this will be my third, and my heart is sinking at the thought.

Jerryjerryjerry

victoria_p wrote: »

Do they live with you? Is your OH in agreement with you?

I would just say we're doing our own thing this year even if it does cause an argument it will be worth it in the long run.

OH in agreement - he loves his mother and son (and why shouldn't he?) but he would love a holiday in the sun.

He's not that bothered what he does over christmas.

They live nearby. Not with us. Thank GOD.

Jerryjerryjerry

Gigglepig wrote: »

Yes, really. If he can stay with his mum/that part of the family then all is well. But if not, then imagine being 21 years old and alone for Christmas?


Then gain, perhaps he is delighted at not having to spend Christmas with stepmum ;-)

Alone for Christmas? He lives with his gran. He lives OFF his gran, rather. He doesn't work. Never has. Never shows any intention to work. Is a workshy lazy little squirt who we end up having to pay for, because he wont work. (by the way, i've worked, supported myself since I was 18 when I left home to fend for myself). He is sat around on a computer, watching episodes of Friends for the millionth time.

scheming_gypsy

KittyPryde wrote: »

What's being vegan got to do with anything? Just wondering.

you really need an answer to that?

Jerryjerryjerry

Gigglepig wrote: »

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Then gain, perhaps he is delighted at not having to spend Christmas with stepmum ;-)

What's wrong with ME? i've not done anything to them. I don't force them to come and spend time with ME. I don't ask them to bring me eggs, and potatoes and onions, and bags of flour... etc. etc.

I am not the one who is a burden on them. Why would they not want to spend Christmas with the taxi driver who ferries them around and the gift horse?

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jerryjerryjerry

LegalBlonde wrote: »

OP although your reason for going away is family, this thread might be better placed and get better responses in overseas travel???......

I think its best kept here. I have family (inlaw) issues.

*max*

Jerryjerryjerry wrote: »

I think its best kept here. I have family (inlaw) issues.

You don't say!

KittyPryde

I don't need one, but i'd like one. It's up to her if she is vegan. Is she forcing everyone else to eat the same though is what i'm wondering?

"When we go to their house, I end up sitting, listening to her shouting (coz she can't speak normally, she has to shout really really loudly, and she never ever waits for the answer to any question she asks me, before she opens her mouth to continue shouting.. she never shuts up. I find it hard to understand her as well, because her teeth are very much far forward, and her speech is unclear as a result) I end up having to either ask her to repeat something or just keep nodding politely. I end up being with 1 person I love, and 2, I can't stand the company of. Whereas, she is over the moon when we go around."

You really 'despise' them just because she talks to loud and her teeth are too far forward?

Jerryjerryjerry

Gigglepig wrote: »

That is a good point :-)

The OP mentioned that the MIL is a strict vegan. Is this the source of problems OP?

Another thought - some times it is easier to get along with in-laws if you invite them to your house (your house, your rules hehe)

Perhaps there are some travel bargains for Florida, have you tried the travel board on MSE?

Jesus. I don't want them in my house. Can't bear the idea. The last time the son came around, he stepped in the dog's bowl and it went flying and then he nearly stepped on a laptop. He doesn't look what he's stepping on. He has really large feet and he is very tall and I can't stand him.

The last time she was around (ages ago) as I wont invite her. She's only ever been here when self invited. She TOLD, not asked me, she TOLD me not to use the dishwasher. What was wrong with washing dishes by hand? I am proud of myself that I managed to hold my tongue. But I hate nearly everything that comes out of that woman's mouth. I absolutely HATE her.