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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wouldn't make a big proclamation out of it - just make DD's life busy enough that she doesn't have time for a full day with Grandma. "We'd love to bring her out Saturday, but she has soccer practice in the morning and a friend's birthday party at 3. Can we meet for lunch in between?".  Totally ok if some "commitments" are a little exaggerated.[/quote]

This is exactly how I’d approach it as well. Or, give a half day on Saturday (afternoon and dinner) but she’s got that darn soccer practice on Saturday AND swim on Sunday, so you can heed off the sleepover. [/quote]

Yep - that's also how I'd go at this.

Both your husband and your daughter want limited contact. Both of them have their reasons for that. You can help make that possible in a way that doesn't offend anyone or put anyone in an uncomfortable position they're not ready to handle. Just use the realities of a kids' expanding world and schedule.

You can ensure your daughter has an ongoing relationship w/ her grandmother without having to solve the problematic relationship between MIL and Husband.

Pick your battles. :-)
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