Irrational? Don’t feel like entertaining

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here- I think I’m going to suggest he takes the kids out with them so I can catch up on cleaning and housework (with a side of some good carryout for myself and maybe a bubble bath lol) or if he insists they come over, I have plans with “girlfriends”, meaning the ladies of Downton and buttery popcorn for dinner (thanks for the idea!)

You're welcome! I love movies by myself.

DP. They’re the best. I especially love matinees or really late movies that are less crowded. DH wouldn’t go see downtown abbey with me so I went alone on a Sunday afternoon, had a glass of wine and snuck in some good chocolates, and had a lovely afternoon.

[Anonymous]

"Gosh, I was really looking forward to a quiet evening just the four of us now that you're home. Let's see if your parents can come over later this week/weekend."

It's ok to draw the line, especially for last minute requests.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s not “company” it is his parents. OMG , of course, they are company. It requires work. Entertaining should be 100% mutual agreement. She is exhausted and does not want anyone over. They are local. Do it another time. You must understand that everyone finds different things stressful. You be judgmental you and let the non entertainer be herself.
Make a pot of chili, a pan of cornbread, and pick up what you can as you normally would. This shouldn’t be an OMG super stressful entertaining event. If you feel like the house needs to look perfect and you need to have a multiple course meal that is on you and your own anxieties. Say hi and be pleasant. His parents are likely more interested in talking to your DH and your kids anyhow. If you don’t feel like being a major part of conversation busy yourself with something else. If DH invited them over, then that is what he wants to do with his day off...not what you decide he wants to do.

[Anonymous]

Above poster. You are very judgmental.