DS and family are living with me and DH for a few months while waiting for their new house. We get on really well although I do make a real effort to be jolly and laid back about the way they have literally taken over the whole house, but quietly the mess and clutter gets me down ( I never ever show it). My DIL is a wonderful mother to her little ones and DS a wonderful father. Both of them kind and caring and give the children endless time. My DS has 2 jobs but still is expected to take over with the children at either end of the day even though he is exhausted. I never even show the slightest disapproval- I keep chatty and smiling, I promise you, I am really good at this. My DIL doesn’t work and neither do I so I try and help all the time, and it is lovely to see so much of the babies. I literally act as Girl Friday/Nanny/Cleaner. I just feel a little taken for granted by my DIL and dismissed when not particularly required. It makes me feel unimportant and even a bit in the way. Should I stop being just so NICE all the time because it is quietly getting me down. It’s probably not worth any possible bad feeling as they will move out in a couple of months and I will miss them, mess and all. They won’t be far away so I think I will just have to keep smiling through gritted teeth. Sorry to whinge - I think I have just had a belly full of being pushed aside in my own home today.
They don't really care do they
Good Morning Good Friday 29th March 2024
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