I'm back! Update on trip with FH's family (especially FMIL)

Were a bit surprised by that. She threw one Monday when FH came and got me from the airport because she wanted to be the one to pick me up (God only knows why), she threw a tantrum on Tuesday because FH went golfing with his dad, grandpa and uncles and I didn't want to go into town and go shopping with FMIL. The town she wanted to shop in was over an hour a way and MaKyla hadn't slept at all the night before (or pretty much at any point during the week). Wednesday she got pissed at myself, FH and FSIL and her DH for not going somewhere with one of FH's aunts (we weren't even invited) so we ended up making a side trip of our own, then attended the 60th anniversary party for FH's grandparents, which was formal attire, outside on a golf course in about 62 degree weather.

Hursday was one of the worst days. FMIL started all pissy with me that I wouldn't let her ride doubles with MaKyla. FMIL has also never ridden a horse before so I didn't feel comfortable with that. Also, MaKyla rides frequently, so was more than capable of sitting on her own horse while attached to a member of their staff as a lead. After that we had plans with FSIL and her DH to take our kids to a local pretting zoo/farm since it was right up the road. Trying to be nice we invited her along. She spent about an hour of our visit in her car crying becasue her 25 year old son said fuck and refused to appologize to her for it. She then cried again and threw a full on tantrum, complete with foot stomping, when we were leaving because she had just decided to re enter the petting zoo. Come Friday and Saturday we did our best to just avoid her. She was causing so many issues that FSIL, her DH, FH and myself all just kept as civil as possible with her when we had to be around her. We did learn that MaKyla absolutely loves to kayak, but that if you're out on the lake long enough FMIL will deal with her fears and will kayak out to you to make sure you aren't talking about her. She was told to shut her mouth once by FFIL, because FMIL sugessted that we call our wedding off and FH looks for someone who's nicer to him. All because I laughed when he fell off his paddle board, while managing to save his beer. We've always teased each other (it's just how our relationship is) but now that we're getting married aparrently I'm not allowed to have a sense of humor. FH's family was pretty shocked. One of FH's aunts pulled her aside after this to let her know how easy she has it. One of her daughter's has a bf that talks down to her and belittles her, and that us teasing each other is something to be thankful for. We've always liked this aunt a great deal. You have to respect anyone who can raise 5 daughters and remain sane. She snapped a bit when FMIL said well at least A's bf isn't covered in those skin monstrosities (my tattoos) and his aunt was quick to point out that she and all of her daughters over the age of 18 have at least one. She said that if she's truely a loving and accepting woman she'd get over it and deal. FMIL disappeared for the rest of the night from our house, but I'm sure she was in full pouting/sulking mode by the time this aunt had to go back to the main house.

To finish on a positive note, here are a few pictures from the trip!

1)FH decided he really is still uncomfortable around horses

2)MaKyla on a jumper during one of our side trips

3)MaKyla and her massive pickle. She gets one every time we go somewhere that has big pickles.

Love this! Glad you made the best of it. That woman is insane! Good thing other people got to see her true side and agree with you. FH's aunt sounds great, at least you have her!

ETA: Your daughter is adorable and pickles are the BEST!

4) MaKyla before our ride

5)MaKyla on our ride again

6)MaKyla as a pig

Even with all the FMIL drama it still sounded like a fun week! Hope you had fun!!

Every time I read your stories about her, I can't believe she's a real person. She's crazy. At the very least, it looks like MaKyla had fun (: she looks so pleased with that pickle.

MaKyla and I have that in common - kosher pickles are the best haha! But geez, FMIL really is off the deep end.

7)FSIL freaking out when she realized FH was about to splash her

8)My mini-me and myself sitting down at the beach in the morning

9)The view from our back porch

I am so jealous of all the activities you got to do!

Last ones I promise!!

10) one of my favorites. I'm paddling MaKyla around in our kayak right at sunset while our nephew is trying to surf on a paddle board

11) view down the beach

12) For the WW ladies, they didn't have an ostrich, so an emu just had to do

We tried to make the best of it, and most importantly MaKyla had a blast and we got to visit with all of FH's out of town family. Turns out I get along with his dad's entire side of the family, minus one cousin who actually rubs everyone the wrong way. I guess at their house she was freaking out that she had to share a room with her 8 month old and wanted her brother to crash on the couch so she could put him in his own room. She lost her shit on us when someone used the bathroom when we were at their place for a fire saying that the pipes were going to wake the baby up. Her mom finally told her to stop being a priss and grab a beer. Other than that, it was smooth sailing with that entire side of the family. I can only imaging the horror and tantrums that would ensue if we got 40+ people from FMIL's side of the family together.

Dang that's a lot to deal with. Glad you made the most of it!

Glad your back! I thought about you a few times last week and wondered how the trip was going. Sounds like the old FMIL has returned and I am sorry to hear that. Your daughter is a cutie and I love that sunset picture, that is amazing!

I massively increased my drinking tolerance this past week because of vacationing with her.

Well at least you still managed to have a good time with crazy FMIL around.

MaKyla's pickle addiction is impressive though. She had the option of that, a fresh doughnut, or a sugar cookie covered in frosting. Pickles win with her, hands down, each and every time.

I'm sorry FMIL is a crazy, but I'm glad MaKyla had fun. That's the important thing. I'm also super jealous of all the activities. It looks like so much fun!

Pickle over a donut and a cookie?! Amazing, lol. Also, I love how your FH fell in but saved his beer hahaha. I would have died laughing. Anyways I'm impressed by your spirit in handling your FMIL, as always. Glad you're back JaKLyn.

Sounds you still had a could time. I know my drinking tolerance would be up too with your FMIL. Your daughter is adorable.