Many mother-in-laws think they know what’s best for everyone, but sometimes they aren’t thinking about the consequences.

This woman narrates that her in-laws visited them for Christmas.

She was planning to bring her toddler to daycare, but then her mother-in-law implied that she didn’t like that idea.

It turns out that the mother-in-law didn’t think this through very well.

Read the story below for the full details.

You get exactly what you asked for

My in-laws are visiting for Christmas.

I am working a half-day today and was planning on taking our toddler to daycare.

My mother-in-law usually has a ton of baking and wrapping to do at our place.

This is in preparation for the big day.

This woman planned to bring her toddler to daycare.

Since we pay a huge percentage of our income towards childcare, we should use the service.

This would still allow us to have 5 full days all together.

I figured the adults all to be highly productive while kiddo and I were out.

Nobody would have to wrap presents until 2 am on Christmas morning.

But her in-laws complained.

When I relayed my plan, I immediately got hit with: “But we came all the way!”

So, you know what? Fine.

You asked for it, you got it.

I immediately canceled childcare.

Her mother-in-law asked if she was still going to work.

Last night, reality set in.

MIL: You’re still going to work?

Me: Yes.

Her: Well, who will watch kiddo?

I shrugged.

She said there were enough adults to watch her child.

Me: There are 3 adults, plus husband in the house. It’s fine.

MIL: But won’t it be a lot of work for husband to watch kiddo all day?

Me: It’s no big deal, but kiddo is a very busy toddler these days. I am sure they’ll wear each other out and have a blast doing it.

So, now, she’s working alone and peacefully.

MIL: Well, I was counting on help with wrapping.

Me: I canceled daycare already. I guess you’ll need to make due.

Now, I am in my ultra quiet office, drinking an eggnog latte and soaking in the last peaceful moments I am likely to get before the new year.

The mother-in-law shouldn’t have complained about daycare if she didn’t want to watch her grandchild!

Let’s find out what others have to say about this on Reddit.

This user offers some good advice.

Well played, says this person.

While this person suggests taking care of herself.

People are loving the revenge.

And lastly, another positive remark from this person.

Be careful what you wish for.

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