Mother-in-law vent

[Sonia59]

You could use the line my daughter uses on me on just about everythign we talk about... "MAMA! Times have CHANGED!"

Well, this should be enough for most MIL, but if this one is able to tell children that the other grandma is bad and mean, it probably won't work

Although I must say that I am not a great fan of my MIL , I am rather lucky on this point. She avoids commenting, if she does it's only occasionnal and very soft. I think she trusts us.

[Edwina's Secretary]

My mil is a sweet and saintly woman. I intimidate her (I know because she has told me so.... )

On the rare occasion she works up the nerve to offer me advice....I smile and thank her graciously...and do what I want to do.