Re: does anyone have an"Open house" problem
Mama - I am sorry to hear that you are still having problems with your mother. I can handle the sniping at me, I'm a big girl, and will eventually retaliate, but I will not listen to unwarranted criticism and all out attacks on my children, nor will I allow someone else to parent them. All homes have (or should have) house rules, and everyone in the home should abide by those rules. Yes, our parents took care of us, but when we broke the rules there were serious consequences. There has to be give and tkae in these situations. My oldest daughter is obsessed with her skin color after our visit last summer and doesn't want to play outside anymore.
One of my grandmothers lived with us for awhile, and she was a saint, and really added so much to our home. The other lived with us for a short time and went out of her way to make life difficult for everyone, especially my mom. Old age is no excuse to be bad-tempered and rude.