BM games work once again!!!
Okay so in the scheme of things this is quite small, but its got on my nerves, so this is just a vent.
Last weekend was a half weekend for us to have the SK's, BM Grandmother is supposed to have them, she was ill, so naturally unable to have the kids. Now in this event, it was agreed that BM would take responsibility for them. But she phoned saying she had tickets that she didnt want to waste.... so as a compromise we said that we would take them for the extra day, missing one of our rare days that we get to just enjoy each others company. So in return we asked if we could change our following weekend for a half, so that we didnt miss our 'couple' day.
Low and behold, this weekend we've been told we have to have them all weekend. Not for any particular reason, only because she holds the power and obviously my DH nor I want to do anything that would prevent 'HER' from denying access.
We've had a quiet spell from the BM where everything seemed to be going too well.... well the storm be brewing again. I'm fuming that kindness is met with, IM THE BOSS OF THINGS attitude from BM.
So, next time she has tickets
So, next time she has tickets "TOO BAD" It cuts both ways and she oughta know that. And PS, she couldn't pay a sitter?
It is this fear of not
It is this fear of not pissing off the BM that gives her power - if there is a CO then there is nothing she can do - I would just one time say no this was the agreement so this is how it is and if you don't abide by what you promised or talked about the next time you need a favor we won't be doing it. See what happens - just stand up to her - period and if she has tickets to something tough shit - as Lizzie A says tell her to get a sitter. Then follow the CO.