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So, as I put in my latest post, my MIL sent a package for my son "out of the blue", and it "coincidentally" arrived on my daughter's bday. Inside the box was NOTHING for her, no card or anything (my daughter is from my previous marriage).  So, my hubby emailed his mother and explained that my daughter was excited to see a package on her bday, only to discover nothing inside was for her.  He said that in the future, if she cannot put something for both children in a package and remember that we have TWO children, then perhaps she shouldn't bother with a package at all. (Of course, that's what he told ME he said. He likely said it nicer than that to her.)

Her response? Well, as predicted, she got very defensive. She explained it was not intentional, and that clearly she cares about my daughter since "she" made her a quilt and gave it to her 2 months ahead of her bday. (In reality, her sister did most of the work on the quilt), and I'd rather not be impolite to say what I think of the quilt, but let's just say it's sitting in the closet.

You know, though, that's not the point.  She brought gifts for our son AND my daughter when she came, so when she sent a box "out of the blue" for my son, she should have also included SOMETHING for my daughter.  What's worse (sorry this info is a repeat) is that she sent WINTER clothes (yes, we're in summer now) that are 5 sizes too big. The note she included said "this is for winters to come".  So, she can send a whole box full of clothes for YEARS from now for our son, and nothing at all for my daughter?

Her defensive response means NOTHING to me....but I am still very proud of my hubby for saying something to her.  I will simply have to check each package before any children see them from now on....what a biotch!


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I am glad he took a stand for your daughter. That was awesome!

07-20-2008 10:03 AM
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Yea! Another point for Team Wife/Family!
Good for him (and for you) that he saw what she was doing AND that he stood up for his family.
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07-20-2008 02:40 PM
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Good for you and dh.... I am very sorry for your dd; I bet that really hurt her feelings to get a package on her birthday but nothing for her. That is wrong to do to a child.

07-21-2008 12:52 PM
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Icon_smileAwe! It upsets me when kids are suddenly feeling the impact of mils actions w/o thinking! Your husband did a good thing! Bravo to him. I am so sorry that your daughter was disappointed.  :)
You have a great supportive husband though.

07-22-2008 04:16 PM
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