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Oh, wow, Jaime!!!! I can't believe he drove her all the way home! I can't believe she told you to shut up either!
I am so sorry that this is how your trip started out!
I am hoping that once your DH got back it was the best it could be the rest of the week!
Yes, I was scared for him to go alone, but he assured me that he would be fine. And her telling me to shut up pushed me over the edge...I can put up with a lot, but I will not tolerate being told to "shut up" in such a disrespectful way.
I can honestly say that after that morning, the trip was so much better and more relaxing. I'll get into part 2 of that day soon
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OMG!!! What a nightmare with your MIL!!! I am so sorry that you had to deal with all the drama!!! Sounds like something my MIL would pull, so I absolutely understand.
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OMG!!! What a nightmare with your MIL!!! I am so sorry that you had to deal with all the drama!!! Sounds like something my MIL would pull, so I absolutely understand.
I tried...I really did try to tolerate it, but once she had pushed me to my breaking point, I had enough. My DH is the type that doesn't let anything bother him, but once his mother became disrespectful towards me, he had enough as well. I just don't understand how someone can't be happy at Disney World. On a good note, the day turned out to be much better after that.
Oh Jaime, I'm so sorry to hear that you were treated that way. Especially after you had paid for her trip. Hopefully you were able to enjoy the rest of the afternoon even though I'm sure you were worried about your DH.
I cannot believe DMil's behavior & I know I would NOT have been able to keep quiet if I was told to shut up. Glad to hear that DH had a safe trip taking DMil home & back to you guys in WDW. I really hope this trip starts to get magical for you guys now!
Oh Jaime, I'm so sorry to hear that you were treated that way. Especially after you had paid for her trip. Hopefully you were able to enjoy the rest of the afternoon even though I'm sure you were worried about your DH.
Like my DH told me, it's an expensive lesson to learn and we won't be inviting her to go along with us again. I was extremely worried about my DH and I made him call or text me at each of his stops. He made it back safely and I was relieved.
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I cannot believe DMil's behavior & I know I would NOT have been able to keep quiet if I was told to shut up. Glad to hear that DH had a safe trip taking DMil home & back to you guys in WDW. I really hope this trip starts to get magical for you guys now!
I wanted to say something, but the fact that my DS was there kept me from being nasty back at her. DH was safe and our trip turned around after that!
Oh my goodness, I can't believe she spoke to you like that but honestly, you tolerated so much more than I could've done. I was just admiring your patience as I read this, thinking that I'd have snapped before then, so I'm really not surprised at what your DH did. I think it was probably for the best and I really hope things got better from there on in.
This was my reaction when I read what she told you I mean, WOW. I don't know how you could show so much restraint. Too bad your DH had to take her back home but I think it was for the best. Her mood would've ruined the rest of the trip.
Oh my goodness, I can't believe she spoke to you like that but honestly, you tolerated so much more than I could've done. I was just admiring your patience as I read this, thinking that I'd have snapped before then, so I'm really not surprised at what your DH did. I think it was probably for the best and I really hope things got better from there on in.
I tried to remain calm and be tolerate, but as soon as she said, "shut up"...my patience meter went to ZERO and I almost said some choice words. My DSis grabbed my hand and held it, as if to say...count to 3 and breathe. My DH was very adamant on taking her home right then. We've talked about this situation a few times since all this happened and we feel we made the right decision...I had to salvage the remaining days of my vacation. Things get a lot better after this morning.
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This was my reaction when I read what she told you I mean, WOW. I don't know how you could show so much restraint. Too bad your DH had to take her back home but I think it was for the best. Her mood would've ruined the rest of the trip.
I actually impressed myself with how much restraint I had. I had to keep reminding myself that I was in a public place and there were a lot of witnesses....I am kidding of course, but I did try to tolerate as much as I could. It just became too much for me to deal with in a 24 hour span. DH made it home and back to Disney safely and we enjoyed the rest of our trip...
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I tried to remain calm and be tolerate, but as soon as she said, "shut up"...my patience meter went to ZERO and I almost said some choice words. My DSis grabbed my hand and held it, as if to say...count to 3 and breathe. My DH was very adamant on taking her home right then. We've talked about this situation a few times since all this happened and we feel we made the right decision...I had to salvage the remaining days of my vacation. Things get a lot better after this morning.
I am so relieved to hear that, as you deserve some happier times, after the start you had to this vacation.
I am so sorry your MiL was making a pain of herself. We never use Shut up as we totally agree it is a sign of disrespect. In fact, one time Stefanie was staying with my DSis June when someone else used that expression.. June told me Stefanie turned to her and ask her to tell this person to quit cussing. I think your DH did the right thing taking his mother home.
So sorry about your MiL's attitude. Very glad your DH took matters into his own hands and took her home. Best of all, glad he got back to you ok and that the rest of the vacation turned itself around!
I am so relieved to hear that, as you deserve some happier times, after the start you had to this vacation.
Agreed!
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Wow!
I'm glad you were in a situation where she could be taken home... It sounds like that was the best thing to do...
Yes, while it was a long drive for him, he felt that it was the right thing to do. I did wish that he would have let me go with him, but he didn't think that having his mom and me in the car together would have been a great idea.
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I am so sorry your MiL was making a pain of herself. We never use Shut up as we totally agree it is a sign of disrespect. In fact, one time Stefanie was staying with my DSis June when someone else used that expression.. June told me Stefanie turned to her and ask her to tell this person to quit cussing. I think your DH did the right thing taking his mother home.
Yes, I'm glad you agree with me. I'm glad that DH took his mom home (that sounds very selfish). He did miss a lot that day, but my next update will cover what happened when he left.
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So sorry about your MiL's attitude. Very glad your DH took matters into his own hands and took her home. Best of all, glad he got back to you ok and that the rest of the vacation turned itself around!
Now, more about your adventures please!
Yes, yes! I was so relieved when I heard him come into the room...I knew he bad it back safely
Gosh, what an nightmare! Lots of pixies for you! Kudos to your DH for taking your MiL home, but sorry that he missed time he should have been at Disney with you guys!
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What a nightmare with your MIL!!! I am so sorry that you had to deal with all the drama!!! Sounds like something my MIL would pull, so I absolutely understand.
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but honestly, you tolerated so much more than I could've done. I was just admiring your patience as I read this, thinking that I'd have snapped before then, so I'm really not surprised at what your DH did. I think it was probably for the best and I really hope things got better from there on in. 
I mean, WOW. I don't know how you could show so much restraint. Too bad your DH had to take her back home but I think it was for the best. Her mood would've ruined the rest of the trip.
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