I have been with my husband for 7 years now. We have 5 children between us and one together. We love each other and our drama filled family very much. My mother-in-law and I have had a very wonderful relationship. We even went to California together on vacation. The problem I have encountered is when my husband and myself try to discipline of children. She has never said anything before. But she completely underminded me last weekend at their campground. I was so hurt that picked up myself and my son and calmy left. While trying to leave she came after me screaming and yelling (drunk). My father-in-law had to tell her to shut up. All I said to her was that I respected her too much to yell and scream. I don't want to go all summer without a relationship with her. I believe time is to short. But I also don't want her to think that it is OK for her to undermined us. I'm really surprised that she hasn't tried to call her son. That is not like her at all. Do I keep my mouth shut and go on with my summer or do I contact her and what would I say?? :confused:

I think she owes you an apology, wait a while longer and see if it's forthcoming.

She's your husband's mother - he needs to call her and tell her what she did is unacceptable. It will be more effective from him. He shouldn't attack her when he does this, but maybe say something like, "We understand you didn't like the way we disciplined Joey, but he's our son, and we need to stick to what we say. If you let him get away with it, he won't learn. Please respect our decisions in the future, and if you have a problem with what we do, come to us." Explain that hopefully this is a one-time thing, because you and your husband value your relationship with her, and don't want her to miss out on her grandchildren.

Good luck...