Life on Planet Caddick

I wish I could tolerate my mother-in-law. She's the only grandmother my son has left - and to say we don't get along would be one of the biggest understatements ~ ever. Although she won't agree with my point of view I spent many years (about 13) trying to be the good daughter-in-law. Supporting my husband because I know she's his mother and he loves her. Enduring things like: hearing about his old girlfriend (whom she wanted him to marry) watching both his parents treat him like crap (and keeping my mouth shut) being obligated to spend Christmas with them every year (even though we literally lived across the country) And yes, the year I decided I wanted to spend Christmas with MY family (husband was gone) I started getting locked out of their lives. Or should I say we - because she's also locking out her son and grandson. And I've never told my husband he couldn't take the boy to go visit his parents, (they live about two hours away - and t...

A Reading Advisory Before you read this post and think "what a flaming bitch" please realize that I'm being a flaming bitch.  What you are about to read is the final straw in almost 10 years of in-law bullshit that frankly, I'm tired of putting up with.  It's not pretty.  You can stop reading now and I will completely understand.  Honestly, you probably should stop now.  Ultimately, this blog is my place to think out loud and that's what this post is about.  You've been warned.   The black is my husbands sisters email - the red is my response. I havent had that number since we moved to Charleston which is going on 5 years, I even texted you from the new number and didnt get any reply. I have sent emails to everyone including you, Kris, Scott, and Shannon,when Our number had been changed, five years ago and have the messages to prove it, I even gave the information to Kris on FB chat as well, which I have also kept. plus you had the number when y...