My mom, grandmother, sister, 3 nieces, nefew came to town for sping break and in my house I allready have me, my wife, and three sons. We are all staying here and my wife is already losing it after just one day. Any "NICE" suggestions for my wife to relax. (small 3 bedroom house with 1 and a half baths and no money to escape)
2007-03-11 16:20:28 · 9 answers · asked by minion 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
my mom does that a lot to all you have to do is offer help every single chance you get, ablsolutly no TV watching and never just dissappear she needs you the most right now and you dissapearing is going to cause more stress because your giving her more work
2007-03-11 16:25:29 · answer #1 · answered by blondy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, first of all it was a bit rude for your family to just drop by with no notice at all. You should mention to them that next time they should at least call first, especially since you don't really have the room for them.
Forget about your wife relaxing - not only are your in-laws there with kids, she is going to have to do double the work with all the extra people around. So unless you plan to send her to a nice spa or hotel for the time they are there, the only thing you can do is really pitch in and help cook, clean, etc so your wife isn't stuck doing it all.
2007-03-12 00:30:10 · answer #2 · answered by Rawrrrr 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, that's 7 extra people in your house. Do they ask or just decide they have the right to move in on you? If they just take it up on their selves to move in for a week, that's really rude. I wouldn't do that to anyone. Your wife has every right to stress out. Do all these people expect her to cook and clean up after them? I hope she doesn't, they can't expect her to be the maid. A week is a long time, if they can't afford a hotel they should stay home. I would say its OK for your mom to come and stay but not bring 6 more people with, not for a week. I feel bad for your wife.
2007-03-12 00:12:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
um where u from is there a beach near by can you afford candles an some soft music an decorate the room an rub her feet who can help cook a few meals an clean the tub granted they are guests but they are also family they are not getting free slave labor out of your wife my family we always help when we visit another ones home vacume dishes cook clean an if they have kids they should be also helping clean glass that there kids hands touch and help her out an let her have control of the remote for a few hrs tell mom grandma an sis to go out for a few hrs your wife needs some down time becouse it is so overwelling on her trust me the woman in your life will understand an even if its to a mall or zoo for 3 4 hrs trust me your wife will love it an tell them to stop for some burgers on the way home for dinner
2007-03-11 23:27:05 · answer #4 · answered by rodeogirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just help her out as much as possible and keep reminding her that it is only for 3 days. Next time I would suggest you ask your family to stay in a hotel. While it is nice to have family come visit there is no need to disrupt your household.
Good luck!
2007-03-11 23:28:56 · answer #5 · answered by Raspberry 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She can stay in her room, and not come out all day. Just tell your family she is feeling well, it is a lie, she is stress out anyway.
Good luck. Why didn't they stay in a hotel near by instead of take over your house. Don't forget it is your house, did they even let ya'll know ahead of time that they were coming.
2007-03-11 23:26:47 · answer #6 · answered by Ms. Angel.. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes I have a suggestion. You and your 3 sons (depending on their ages) can all pitch in and help. If the boys are too little then you pitch in and help her with cleaning and dishes. It is your family.
2007-03-11 23:26:53 · answer #7 · answered by Dovahkiin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
watch a funny movie with everyone. remember that it can be a really good visit, one that you always want to remember, or a boring one. you should take on some of the work if you're not already
2007-03-11 23:26:00 · answer #8 · answered by omygosh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give her lots of help and a glass or two of wine.
2007-03-11 23:25:10 · answer #9 · answered by chester 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋