Went out to lunch with the in-laws this weekend, took DD4 to the bathroom b/c she had to go and I was spotting. She saw the blood but promised not to say anything. Walking back to the table she announces, "Mommy has bleed in her pants!" Thanks honey.

Ugg. DS's birthday is coming soon. Love throwing big parties for him, hate feeling obligated to invite certain family members. Plus we are a blended family so we have in-laws, ex in-laws,step relatives, etc there..ackward! But we do it for our boy, and somewhere deep inside I know he's blessed to have so many people that love him, even tho it sucks for me :)

I try so hard to keep a smile on my face and positive thoughts and feelings in my heart when it comes to my in-laws but truly deep down I hate them with a passion.Not only do they lie,snoop,steal but they have the audacity to tell me how I should be raising my children. No thanks people! If you're the result of your parents upbringing I'm pretty positive I don't need or want your advice or theirs.Make no mistake about it, I might be smiling but inside I'm thinking what it would be like to bitch slap you up side the head.

The in-laws are taking the kids for the night!! YAY FOR ME!

Dear friend: It would be easy to buy a big house and have designer things when your in-laws pay your bills and your down payment for you. We save and scrimp, and also shop very well, but bragging about getting a "big house" and not having to budget, all while your bills are being paid just make you look foolish. I know our kids like to play together, but playdates with you are starting to wear on me.

Hubby is working and in-laws are taking DS1 for the night. It is RIDICULOUS how incredibly excited I am :) TV, popcorn, scrapbooking, & wine...here I come!! LOL

I'll never love my in-laws the way I love my parents, obviously, but it's so much more stress-free with them. My younger sis suffers from anxiety and she and my Mom are always stressing over the littlest things. DH's family is so laid back and aren't bothered by the little things my family is.

I almost feel bad about how happy I am with my life. I'm sure I won't be so happy-go-lucky when DH deploys & leaves me with a 2.5 y/o, 7 m/o & big ass dog but right now, I'm loving every minute of my life and am so stinkin' happy. I have great parents, great in-laws, and a great husband. I hope it's not too good to be true.

The way my MIL dotes on my 36yo SIL just makes my in-laws in general unbearable. Good grief, she can take the trash to the curb without DH walking her - no one is going to rape her in the driveway.

Spending time with my in-laws reminds me of high school. They always have the latest gossip, they treat all 'outsiders' like rejects, and the food reminds me of cafeteria food. PLEASE, don't make me go back!!! :)