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[quote=Anonymous]Well, you had it out with her, and you've laid out your frustrations and expectations. Or, if you weren't clear, you should call her, apologize for blowing up, and then calmly and lovingly tell her that things need to change, and lay out your expectations. Now all that's left is to enforce them. Next time she arrives at a bad time, tell her it's a bad time. I wouldn't cast her out, but at least let her know you can't watch her child while she's doing laundry and checking her phone. Next time the kid makes a mess, you can very nonchalantly tell the GDS and daughter it's time to clean up, before they leave. When your gds brings food into the living room, make him take it into the kitchen and/or remind your daughter "oh hey, Joey has a banana on the couch. Bring it back into the kitchen please." My MIL was forever reminding us (the adult children) and the grandchildren of her no eating in the family room rule. We often forgot, but we respected it when she reminded us. Just keep your backbone in tact.

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