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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I shouldn't engage, but, I know this woman and you don't. How hard is that for you to understand?[/quote]

Then why are you asking people who don't know her for opinions?  :roll:

Seriously, I get that you have insider information, but your original complaint is basically that her words are too kind so they must be fake. As a southern woman, I totally get that it happens, like when "bless your heart" is an insult rather than an expression of concern, or when you call DH sweetie after he mows down your rose bushes. But usually that sarcastic use of kind words isn't directed at children, especially not one's own grandchildren. Also, you're complaining that she might be tired of having guests. Children are exhausting and MIL is older. Of course she's tired and out of her element. She doesn't have small children living with her, so she's probably exhausted.

All that's not to say that you're totally wrong and there's no way she's being unkind. However, based on the information you put out there for us, there's no reason for us to read such negativity into her motives. Sorry you weren't validated more. [/quote]

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