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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Start responding bluntly and maybe she'll back off. 
--"I'm enjoying some one-on-one time with my child. You don't need to worry about when I get ready for work."
--"It would be better if you don't jump in to defend her. It doesn't help for you to insert your two cents." You can say this politely or matter-of-factly. At some point you might need to explain to her frankly that she is not a third parent, and she should not insert herself between DD and her parents. Use the phrases "it's not appropriate," "it's not helpful," and "it's not good for Larla."
--Repeat her annoying question back to her. Pause. Then give a non-response. "Why was I vacuuming her room? ... [slightly incredulous facial expression] ... Because. It. Needed. It." Then quickly change topic so she doesn't get the information. Start signaling her questions are unwelcome, don't give her the satisfaction of a substantive response when possible, and give her the feeling that she's not entitled to know all these things. 
Don't do anything drastic until after the new baby comes and you see what your new life is like. You are a saint to let her live with you. Does DH have any siblings who can let MIL visit for extended periods, to give you and him a break?[/quote]

YES. Best response so far. [/quote]

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