Really... Last I knew we agreed the children would NOT have a game system in the house until they were teenagers with jobs and bought one themselves!
The kids go in the next room and Dan starts, "MOM got them the Wii, I didn't"
Nathan comes back in, "I thought you and daddy said we couldn't have a Wii at our house?"
Dan, "You are right Nathan, we did, and you can't play it until you learn to tie your shoes..."
Kids ran out to get jammies so I took the moment...
I looked at Dan and said, "Your mom bought it, that's fine, it isn't my business. But you are 36 so if you allow it in your house, that is you, not your mom" ....He acknowledged.
Then Nathan came in and said their trundle bed was almost put together. I asked Dan if he wanted Nathan's Star Wars comforter and I would put the Mickey Mouse one back on. Nathan says, "Grandma is getting me a new Star Wars comforter"
Dan shooed him away to get his pajamas...
He looks at me. I just said, "Do what you want it is your house, not mine. I have just heard your mom tell me one too many times that she is broke and yet she is always shopping."
Dan says, "Yes, Sister and I just sat her down last weekend and talked to her about that..."
Me: You guys will have to deal with it if they go into ridiculous debt.
Dan: I know I am worried about that.
I said, "Well, you are a grown up now and you do not have to accept her gifts..."
Dan: I know I just don't want to argue with her...
Me: Ok then you know what you are getting into! (Said with a big old smile)
Actually it was not an argument, it was a calm conversation and I was smiling through most of it, because I am so glad it is not my problem anymore! I am glad I said my piece and now I will let it go...
Sounds like Grandma will be running the show at Dan's house.
Good news?? I don't have to deal with it any more so I can be amused by it... MIL is probably thrilled now bc she gets to set up his household without my interference!
Last I knew we agreed the children would NOT have a game system in the house until they were teenagers with jobs and bought one themselves!
