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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Pp here. Accidentally embedded my post in the quote. Damn iphone.[/quote]

I am the PP to whom you responded. The MIL said she would buy a glider, and said the one that was chosen was too expensive. So, the choices are to pick a cheaper one, or the couple buy it themselves. To complain because the MIL didn't want to spend what the DIL wanted her to spend is entitled, in my opinion. Maybe I'm wrong. If it were my MIL, I would have started a dialogue about what she wanted to spend/ how much is acceptable, and worked with that. It could be that MIL doesn't have current info about what these things cost. The DIL could always supplement some of her own money to buy the glider she wants, while still appreciating the gift rather than complaining about things not going exactly her way. [/quote] +1[/quote]

I don't disagree with what you have written here: it would have been good to know the budget. I wonder if it's on the table for OP to say "what were you thinking of gifting us/what is your budget" and decide for herself if she wants to make up the difference.

I think some people are very provincial or just don't know costs. With weddings and babies, you always get the "I want to buy your (fill in the blank) for me! You have to let me do this for you!!" ....and crickets when you present the choice/price. [/quote]

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