crazy. yeah, was there a conversaton about how she thought they were full of lead or something first? that's just so random and weird!

My MIL once told dh about some thngs he got in the mail at her house when he had just moved into an apartment. Said she'd bring them over another day. She then went on in more detail and I realized she had opened all his mail! Ack. I thought that was pretty bad. She asked me awhile after that, did you see the blah blah mailing and I just shook my head and said, no, I don't open his mail.

Are you sure she's OK? Could it be dementia setting in?

There was no way to fish your mugs out of the trash? Or did she take them to some undisclosed location to throw them away so you could not retrieve them?

Anonymous wrote:OP here again. ... And she does not babysit - I would not trust her and she shows little interest in the kids.
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That's a relief to hear! Otherwise, you might come home to a new set of kids.

That is insanely rude, inappropriate and annoying. If it were me I would just confront her, had a stern talk about boundaries and inappropriate behavior, how upset and disappointed you are etc., and move on, unless this is part of a pattern of similar behavior. Yes, you are within your rights to take away the key, refuse to see her on Mother's Day etc., but she's a part of your family and you're likely ultimately going to have to continue interacting with her.

I am concerned about your MIL's psychological health.
Start putting your mugs (sorry, ducks) in a row for when she really goes senile.

It was insensitive and rude, but at least there was some semblance of concern for your health. My mother is downright cruel.

OP, what was her reaction when DH told her off? Was there an apology? Did she see error of her ways?

Because, wow. Even my whackadoo MIL wouldn't dare go quite that far.

OP, I don't have a PhD in psychology, but I feel entirely confident in my clinical diagnosis of your MIL: BAT SH*T CRAZY.

I would be so furious if someone did this to me. I have collected mugs ever since DH and I were engaged and find that having unmatched mugs helps people to keep track of which one they are using that day. Those glass mugs would be going home with the first person who wanted them.

Anonymous wrote:Donate them or give them (back) as a gift. Then start replacing and building your new collection

This is exactly what I would do. Donate, then head to a thrift shop to find REAL coffee mugs.

When I was post delivery, my MIL made my bed, took away my comforter and put on a blanket she bought b/c it was better. For whom> IT's goose down...not good for summer. Hot yet light weight ( I like heavy and cool) and has a shiny edge of satin that's fit for 3 year olds. It's cold! OMG. My child is 3 and I"m still not over it.

Vent away OP.

Anonymous wrote:I can't imagine drinking coffee (or any hot beverage) out of a clear glass mug.

I love my Latte Macchiato out of a clear mug or glass like they are served abroad. Got one of those super-duper machines recently. You can see the different layers of coffee, milk, foam....

BUT your MIL is cray-cray!! I have a few sentimental mugs including one that my grandfater picked out with my name on it a month before he passed away. I would be seriously upset if somebody came along and threw it out.

Just want to say, your husband is awesome!

She's crazy. Stay home and have DH bring the kids with him for a few hours on Sunday.

What did she say?