MIL waste of money

[Anonymous]

1. Say Thank You.
2. Find box or bag.
3. Donate or pass on items.
4. Move on.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:MIL brought $50 worth of clothes in DD's current size but WINTER clothes that clearly won't fit her in six months. I'm so irritated, what a waste!

The poor lady. Why don't you just tell her they're the wrong size so they can returned?

Because she buys them clearance and they can't be returned (I tried this the first time use did this).

So say to her, "Thanks so much for buying clothes for Larla! Unfortunately, she won't be still be a size 8 this winter, since she's growing like a weed. Would you like me to return the clothes to you or pass them along to someone who can use them?"

Keep doing this every time she gives you the wrong size. Also, keep her apprised in advance of your daughter's sizes. Add one size!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I hear you. My kids never wear the stuff MIL buys them. It is such a waste.

My MIL does this too. She asks what DD needs, I say "A long sleeve nightgown, would be great. She buys a sweat shirt and an ugly one at that. I just say thank you and toss it in the goodwill bin.

[Anonymous]

So many terrible DILs.

[Anonymous]

Accept the clothes graciously. Take a picture of the child wearing them now then give it the clothes to a women's shelter or thrift store and get the tax donation. Give your MIL a copy of the picture once DD outgrows them. I know it's annoying, OP, but this is what has kept the family peace.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So many terrible DILs.

Yes. It's epidemic level on this forum.

MIL can't read minds. Unless you tell them exact sizes, this will continue and I'm pretty sure she doesn't like wasting money and never seeing the child wear what she bought.

A little communication goes a long way but of course it's easier to bitch and gripe. Very disrespectful.

[Anonymous]

Since this is a repeat performance why not tell your MIL?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:MIL brought $50 worth of clothes in DD's current size but WINTER clothes that clearly won't fit her in six months. I'm so irritated, what a waste!

The poor lady. Why don't you just tell her they're the wrong size so they can returned?

Because she buys them clearance and they can't be returned (I tried this the first time use did this).

So say to her, "Thanks so much for buying clothes for Larla! Unfortunately, she won't be still be a size 8 this winter, since she's growing like a weed. Would you like me to return the clothes to you or pass them along to someone who can use them?"

Yes, this! Assuming you and she are two relatively well adjusted people, this should not be a problem. At all.

Also, how old is your kid? Who knows, your child might still be able to wear some of the clothes in the fall. Cool weather is only 5 or 6 months away. My son is only 3 years old, but he can wear his clothes into the next season.

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Anonymous wrote:Wow, bitch much. Just sell them on ebay. I hope you sent her a thank you card. In the meantime get a hobby. You really don't have any problems if this is what you feel is a vent worth posting.

The whole point of this forum is to vent - I don't really give a fuck if you think my vent is worthy of your time reading it or not - I just wanted to vent!

Don't live like that. Life is too short. Just say "thank you" and move on.

Wow, do you always crap on people when they try to do something nice?

[Anonymous]

^ say what?

[Anonymous]

Vent away.

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Anonymous wrote:So many terrible DILs.

I agree. These grandmothers have not had to buy toddler clothes in years. They are being nice.

You need to find someone else to pick on.

Please just thank you and shut up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Vent away.

THANK YOU to the only sane person on this thread!

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Anonymous wrote:So many terrible DILs.

I agree. These grandmothers have not had to buy toddler clothes in years. They are being nice.

You need to find someone else to pick on.

Please just thank you and shut up.

No, you shut up.

[Anonymous]

Jus start telling MIL your DD wears a size larger than she does. Is your MIL buying clothes that match her age, like a size 8 because DD is actually 8? I know it is annoying, but in life keeping the peace in the family is important. Tell MIL daughter wears a larger size, even if it is a white lie. Or bite your tongue, say thanks and donate thclothes