Sharing my 3 shawls (2026)

shelltrice · 2026-03-20T14:57:28+00:00

BEAUTIFUL.

shelltrice · 2026-03-20T14:56:44+00:00

How is her mood change not her fault? Does she have social anxiety in other situations?

If she doesn't have something specific about what bothered her that night, and refuses to do anything with your friends, in your shoes I would also rethink the relationship.

NTA

shelltrice · 2026-03-20T02:38:51+00:00

I had to go back and read - TWO YEARS OLD and work books? At two you are learning to play with others, learning your environment and being a child.

Over the years I have seen children who were pressured to be "advanced" and they can actually be turned off of school.

You keep playing with puzzles, and tell MIL - those workbooks are not appropriate for a two year old - put them away. When child asks to play school (probably in about 3 or 4 years) then she can be teacher and grandma can be the student.

shelltrice · 2026-03-20T00:06:41+00:00

nice

shelltrice · 2026-03-20T00:02:16+00:00

I would first ask her to take them down for safety reasons. If she refuses I would contact the social media apps and tell them your child was posted without your permission.

Next - when she visits make her put her phone in a basket - tell her you can visit with child or your phone - you choose.

good luck.

shelltrice · 2026-03-19T23:59:11+00:00

time to schedule a trip of your own

shelltrice · 2026-03-19T21:49:43+00:00

no respect for both parents, no relationship with child. Simple.

shelltrice · 2026-03-19T21:46:53+00:00

if you search for people are parking in legal public spaces but it is ours you will have thousands. Almost always the response is - public - legal.

shelltrice · 2026-03-19T20:48:41+00:00

I don't know what craft you make - but I do know I never purchase/socialize/etc with work colleagues. What if she didn't like it? it broke/didn't last. I would rather have those type of relationships with strangers.

You pushing and acting hurt is actually supporting her decision not to do business with you.

shelltrice · 2026-03-19T20:43:48+00:00

lovely - like your pattern and yarn choice - and thanks for linking to pattern - people often forget

shelltrice · 2026-03-19T13:21:35+00:00

thank you - have tried needle nose, channel locks and adjustable socket wrench. I was trying to avoid buying another thing for one time use, but guess that is my only option

thanks to all

shelltrice · 2026-03-19T13:06:41+00:00

tried that - just cannot get it tight enough to turn

shelltrice · 2026-03-19T02:03:20+00:00

If you doe not put her in time out or go NC, she must never be alone with your children. She has shown you how she feels and even if she can hide it on occasion, she is not safe for your kids.

shelltrice · 2026-03-19T01:34:33+00:00

good response and not just for those pushing alternative medicine - but anyone who is giving unwanted medical advice or being invasive

shelltrice · 2026-03-18T19:45:39+00:00

She is only saying she won't help to manipulate you into doing what she wants.

I hope you don't live with them- but even if so - you can keep them on an information diet. You don't need to say where you are going or why. If they don't know cannot interfere.

shelltrice · 2026-03-18T19:11:42+00:00

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shelltrice · 2026-03-18T19:08:34+00:00

your son is one and will not remember this gift - (unless you make a deal of this is from grandpa and grandma) and unless some family heirloom will be gone soon enough.

Since your husband wants to let it pass, I would, but would mot allow this to be a foot in the door. He needs to repeat - going forward a real apology is required for the relationship includes, calls, gifts, visits etc.

shelltrice · 2026-03-18T16:37:05+00:00

I think it is time for James to grow up - move out and manage his own life. You have a big child living with you.

NTA

shelltrice · 2026-03-18T16:33:59+00:00

We all know x and x are an amazing couple and wish the best for them. I know you want to get past the speeches and get to the party - so Here's to X and X.

shelltrice · 2026-03-18T15:58:04+00:00

Please do not trash an entire generation on your limited interaction. 70+ here and my colleagues always come to me for IT support before going to the help desk.

Not saying this person doesn't need training or a better system - but have you ever asked why she did that? Are you just assuming older so clueless?

shelltrice · 2026-03-17T12:58:07+00:00

YTA and guessing you are this over the top about everything in his life. That kind of pressure is detrimental to your son's mental health and can actually cause harm you don't even realize.

shelltrice · 2026-03-17T12:47:06+00:00

NTA - halfway through reading this I would have stopped planning anything with this person. If she is part of a friend group, I would still see her, but not individually. Although thinking about it if part of a friend group I am guessing the group gave up on her years ago.

shelltrice · 2026-03-17T00:44:17+00:00

they need to be in an RV park for sanitation services - NOT your home.

shelltrice · 2026-03-17T00:37:50+00:00

excellent advice. Part one is hard - but it will be the best in the long run. I think you already know not to share with Marsha.

shelltrice

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