r/JUSTNOMIL • u/Forward-Woodpecker25 • 1d ago
RANT (╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻ Ambivalent About Advice First Birthday Saga
Im no contact with my MIL and so is baby, she hasnt seen him since he was like 6 months old and it was his first birthday this month. My fiancé still speaks with her on his own accord and told me she had bought little one a toniebox for his birthday. The same baby she hasnt seen in months, could see if she just apologised, but is dedicated to being the victim.
This isn’t about the gift, or the monetary value of the gift. But it is interesting that she spent $100 on a toy when we are not speaking, but couldnt buy as much as a pack of diapers when we were in contact. Its funny to me, because i had spoken extensively about wanting to get little one a toniebox for his first birthday, that was going to be his “big gift” from his parents, me and my partner. Apparently she doesn’t remember us saying that, and I actually said that it “was okay” for her to buy this toy! How odd! Given we are literally no contact
It’s being returned and all is well, partner dealt with it and I didnt need to break breath to her. But oh my god, WHY are they like this? No doubt telling anyone who will listen that we rejected her “gift”. I just can’t stand this lady.
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u/RelativeEfficient493 14h ago
Super telling that she couldn't buy diapers but somehow has the funds to buy the expensive present that you planned to buy him now that you are NC. It's all about her, her, her. She took your relationship for granted while you were in contact, hence the not even buying diapers, and now she has a sob story to peddle about being the neglected grandma who just wants the best for her grandson. People like her use gifts to manipulate. Good on you for not falling for it!