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[quote=Anonymous]DH stepmother is a wonderful grandmother, the only one my children essentially have. (My mother died 10 yrs ago and other MIL is not involved in our lives). The stepmother is wonderful in so many ways.  I talk to her on phone or text with her everyday. They live about 6 hrs away but come to visit every 6 weeks and stay for a few days. Every time they come she buys the children whatever they want.  She is a shopaholic in general and feels a rush from the swipe of the CC. If we were just talking about a small item I would be ok with it probably but we are talking about the big lego sets for my son or two of the medium size. At least $100 on Legos for him every 6 weeks. The kids now just expect it.  The playroom is overflowing with crap.  I look in there and all I see is crap from her. I have tried asking her to please refrain from buying stuff but it's almost compulsive at this point. I also think it's like the people that hide dog treats in their pocket to win over the puppy. She wants them to love her visits and doesn't seem to realize they would be happy just spending time with her.

Any one dealt with this?  I am at the end of my rope. [/quote]

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