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01-21-2013 at 4:55 PM
MrsMuq
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Declined offer to host baby's christening... now weirdness ensues

My mom and dad offered to host DS's baptism party at their house. Due to logistics and ILs traveling from out of the country, DH and I are opting to host a combined 1st bday/baptism party ourselves.

(Side note: my mother has a tendency to hold large "gifts" over my head, such as a car I was given as a graduation present 7 years ago, to extort certain things from me. As such, I have very rarely accepted any large "gifts" from her in the last four years.)

Now both of my parents are acting weird - my dad keeps calling and asking why we don't want them to host, and my mother flat out refuses to return any of my calls. ::sigh::

Do you think I did something wrong, or should I just let it go?


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01-21-2013 at 5:01 PM
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No you are not wrong, your parents are acting immature. It is your child and therefore up to you where to hold your child`s party. You are also right not to accept gifts from them that you know will be held over your head later. A gift does not come with strings attached.

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01-21-2013 at 5:01 PM
JenniD2
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No, you didn't do anything wrong. You have every right to decline. If your dad asks again, just tell him that with the logistics and the ILs schedule it wouldn't work out. Otherwise, just leave it alone.

And I would not play into the childish antics of the silent treatment from your mom. If she doesn't return your call, then stop calling. She will get the hint that you are not playing that game. 


 
01-21-2013 at 5:31 PM
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You did nothing wrong.  Let it go. 

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01-21-2013 at 6:11 PM
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JenniD2:

No, you didn't do anything wrong. You have every right to decline. If your dad asks again, just tell him that with the logistics and the ILs schedule it wouldn't work out. Otherwise, just leave it alone.

And I would not play into the childish antics of the silent treatment from your mom. If she doesn't return your call, then stop calling. She will get the hint that you are not playing that game. 

Totally agree with this.  I seriously ignore the "silent treatment"...like it isn't happening.  My DH did that years ago until he realized I act like he's not even giving me the silent treatment.  He knows it is useless (and childish).  LOL

 
01-21-2013 at 9:35 PM
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You've tried to call her, the ball is in her court.  If you're not communicating, she's obviously not going to be getting her grandbaby fix.  She wants to try and make you miserable and if you just plain old don't care, she'll eventually move on.  Trust me, if she's this much of a drama queen, she's not going to want to NOT be around her new grandchild for very long.

 


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01-22-2013 at 8:10 AM
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You didn't do anything wrong, the reasons you have to decline are valid.

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01-22-2013 at 1:48 PM
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I agree with PPs in saying that you have no reason to feel bad.  They offered,  it won't work and there is nothing wrong with that. 

Ignore your mom and her dramatics.  She is trying to maniplulate you.  Let her know that doesn't work on you. 

 
01-23-2013 at 9:40 PM
MamaMcClea...
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Ditto on all PP. Your reasons for declining are valid. I would just reiterate to whoever mentions it again that while you are grateful for the offer logistically it won't work.

Your mom is just be a drama Queen sadly refuse to be her subject.

Good Luck. 


 
01-24-2013 at 12:08 PM
MidwestGid...
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If you accept her gift, she lords it over you. If you decline, she refuses to speak to you. Sounds like either way, she makes you pay for it. You might as well do whatever you want and will be easiest for you.
 
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