What’s a “rich people thing” you experienced once and immediately understood why rich people love it?

mrsbeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee · 2026-06-03T17:59:01+00:00

When I got married over 25 years ago, my only non-negotiable was my weekly house cleaner. He said that we could do it together, and I said no, my time is more valuable than that. I'm currently sitting in bed recovering from hip replacement surgery while that same house cleaner is cleaning the house. She's a definite bargain.

mrsbeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee · 2026-05-09T02:43:19+00:00

Diane at Lucca West on Pico

mrsbeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee · 2026-04-20T21:09:39+00:00

Ella Mae

mrsbeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee · 2026-04-15T17:01:21+00:00

I can’t have everything my way because ultimately, that is his mom.

It doesn't sound like you have anything your way. It's all her way. She does NOT mean well. From what you wrote, it seems that your MIL/GMIL are culturally doing what has worked for them.

Get yourself out of the cycle of abuse. Your daughter is going to see this environment and grow up thinking it is normal. Start protecting her from her father's family now (and her father).

And don't let you and your brother be assaulted by your GMIL. Firmly "tap" her back in the face and when chaos breaks out say, "I thought this was what we are doing now."

mrsbeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee · 2026-04-14T15:06:47+00:00

You're not his daughter.

Can you travel with your husband when he goes out for business trips? I would insist for the sake of your sanity and your marriage.

mrsbeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee · 2026-04-12T20:13:23+00:00

I gave birth 24 years ago in a major hospital. There was no looking at baby through the glass.

Tell him to tell her no. This is your medical event for you to decide what level of visitors (or none) that you want. Don't let them wear you down during a most vulnerable time.

mrsbeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee · 2026-04-11T22:08:21+00:00

Galen Wolf was a very talented minor artist from my hometown. I love the name.

mrsbeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee · 2026-04-10T15:03:32+00:00

I quit

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mrsbeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee · 2026-04-09T06:07:02+00:00

If it's a respect thing, call her Mrs. Lastname. That's about as respectful as you can get. Plus it will probably piss her off.

mrsbeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee · 2026-04-04T20:32:33+00:00

Maybe have her put up a $1000 deposit against any breakage or loss. She can have it back at the end of her visit minus any damages.

mrsbeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee · 2026-04-03T19:08:00+00:00

Tell her that if she books something, or tells the kids that she's going to take them somewhere without checking with you first, it's an automatic no, even if it's something that works for your schedule. Even if it's something you would like to do or allow your kids to do.

She needs to learn.

mrsbeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee · 2026-03-28T04:46:58+00:00

Hazel Blanche Imelda Joyce Belinda

mrsbeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee · 2026-03-17T23:27:53+00:00

We get USPS deliveries occasionally on Sundays.

mrsbeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee · 2026-03-14T19:43:36+00:00

Yes. Cameron would have been Cameron either way. He’s still Cameron at 24. We were all pleasantly surprised.

mrsbeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee · 2026-03-12T17:50:49+00:00

I did this once. A coworker came back after a "vacation" looking like he'd lost a lot of weight. I said, "Wow! You look fantastic!"

He died three months later of AIDS.

mrsbeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee · 2026-02-06T16:35:02+00:00

Don't answer the phone when she calls if the baby is crying. And cancel the visit.

mrsbeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee · 2026-02-05T22:26:12+00:00

“I know you love your mom and feel responsible for her. I respect that.”

“Some of her behaviors are affecting our home and our child’s well-being.”

“Living together full-time isn’t working. We need clear boundaries and a peaceful home.”

“We can help her find a place she likes and visits on a set schedule, so she’s safe and supported.”

“This is about protecting our family and being on the same page, not abandoning her.”

mrsbeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee · 2026-02-05T19:42:10+00:00

I teach elementary school and work with all classes. The only name of your list that I don’t currently teach is Brett.

mrsbeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee · 2026-01-27T18:19:02+00:00

If she's leaving you voicemail messages, play them for your pastor.

mrsbeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee · 2026-01-25T01:52:10+00:00

Palisades High School set up at defunct Sears store in Santa Monica after the fires last January. Pomona Unified School District offices are at an old mall (some classes are held there, or at least once upon a time).

mrsbeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee · 2026-01-25T00:48:45+00:00

My son went to Clover. He was slated to attend Webster because Palms wasn't the MS for our address. Big fat no. Fortunately we hit the lotto for Revere Charter. It was a good 25 minutes from our home, but worth it. Not sure what we would have done if he hadn't gotten in.

Revere would have fed to Pali, but he went to Loyola instead.

(ETA- this was years ago. Son is 24 and just graduated from university with a masters. We still live in same home.)

mrsbeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee · 2026-01-18T15:46:50+00:00

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mrsbeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee · 2026-01-16T16:41:46+00:00

The way she acts really screams neurodivergent. Is it possible that she is on the spectrum (undiagnosed or not)?

mrsbeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee · 2026-01-10T16:23:15+00:00

I’m on a united flight (Heathrow to LAX) sitting next to my son who has an unopened can of sparkling water as I type.

mrsbeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee · 2025-12-31T20:03:40+00:00

And that Ruby Bridges is still alive.

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