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[qualitygal]

On 12/25/2014 demitra said: Nope. Lives with her mom. She told DH she needs a "break" from her mom. They are both weird.

So she's almost a caretaker who wants to have fun on this visit. 2nd thought, do you know a lonely fella?

Do you ever get headaches that makes you need to sleep all day?

[Pook]

I certainly would just say I'm very tired from all the holiday prep and events and I am planning on going to bed early and just taking it easy and not doing much of anything and she is on her own entertainment and food wise. Your husband needs to be the one entertaining her and not you. I sure would make that perfectly clear to him. I wouldn't be rude to her but just say you do not normally do so much especially after a holiday but your husband would gladly go with her.

[jackthebear]

Take her to the mall and drop her off

She is using your house as a Respite place KWIM

[June Lands]

On 12/25/2014 Its Better To Be Naughty said:

Throw the main switch to the house...no TV...no lights...no cooking...no heat or air...no guest will stay.

THAT is the best idea EVER! The guest would probably go to a motel.... then turn the lights back on. GOTTA LOVE IT!!!!!!

[June Lands]

On 12/25/2014 Holly Jolly JingleBells said:

Turn your water off at the main valve and tell her the plumbing is broken.

[RINGER]

I would walk up to her and say, there is an old saying, that fish and relatives AFTER 3 days stink and say, guess the time is up for us to say goodbye and we will even help you pack. I would also take this opportunity to say that on future visits 3 days is the extent of time any of your family has with you and leave it at that. Now if she doesn't take the hint, but this on DH and tell him to tell her boundaries should have been set but it was HIS MISTAKE and it is now time to leave.

GOOD LUCK!!

[doxie1]

Maybe stop up the toilet. Plumbing issues tend to send people running. Have to turn to water off and nobody can use the facilities.

Did you ever solve the black widow spider problem in your house? She may want to watch where she puts her feet.

I am just kidding to give you something to laugh at.

doxie

[CouponQueen]

On 12/25/2014 occasional rain said:

Your problem is with your husband. As to livid, he'd have some nerve being livid when he is the one who created the problem and then went to bed leaving you to entertain his relative.

If my husband ever invited anyone to stay without discussing it with me, I'd make plans to be away during the visit and I wouldn't care if it was Christmas, Thanksgiving, or the Second Coming.

Your post cracked me up LOL..really "or the Second Coming..that just struck me hilarious for some reason.

I would say I am going to the grocery store what are you plans for length of stay..that way at least you have an idea and can come up with something..lol

That said, my BIL was invited for Christmas Dinner at 2 PM..he shows up on our front door before 9 AM..we just literally walked out of the bedroom in our PJs to open gifts..no mention that he was FIVE hours early..he then said "I brought breakfast." and my daughter said "awww you didn't have to.." and by the looks of the size of the bag I knew he didn't..nope..he brought a breakfast sandwich for himself..went to the kitchen and ate it!! lol

[flickerbulb]

I have a different point of view. This woman has been a caretaker for her mother and came for a visit. She wants to go out for a day of shopping and a movie.

As a former caretaker, I can see that this lady just wants to feel normal and do normal activities. I don't think she is asking too much. Sometimes we need to break from our normal routine.

She has only been there two days so I don't think she is overstaying her welcome. Remember, she has to go back to her care taking duties. I would be nice to take in a movie.

[JustJazzmom]

On 12/26/2014 CouponQueen said:

On 12/25/2014 occasional rain said:

Your problem is with your husband. As to livid, he'd have some nerve being livid when he is the one who created the problem and then went to bed leaving you to entertain his relative.

If my husband ever invited anyone to stay without discussing it with me, I'd make plans to be away during the visit and I wouldn't care if it was Christmas, Thanksgiving, or the Second Coming.

Your post cracked me up LOL..really "or the Second Coming..that just struck me hilarious for some reason.

I would say I am going to the grocery store what are you plans for length of stay..that way at least you have an idea and can come up with something..lol

That said, my BIL was invited for Christmas Dinner at 2 PM..he shows up on our front door before 9 AM..we just literally walked out of the bedroom in our PJs to open gifts..no mention that he was FIVE hours early..he then said "I brought breakfast." and my daughter said "awww you didn't have to.." and by the looks of the size of the bag I knew he didn't..nope..he brought a breakfast sandwich for himself..went to the kitchen and ate it!! lol

I hope someone gave him a watch for Christmas!

Seriously-- I think we all have relatives or in laws that when common sense was being handed out, were on the wrong line!