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Anybody else’s in laws just invite themselves over without warning?

My in laws keep inviting themselves over. They’ll just call/text and be like “we are coming over tomorrow” not.. so what are y’all doing tomorrow? We should get together. A lot of times they tell JUST me so I feel so pressured to be the sweet daughter n law and say oh great! ... sometimes i try to be like “ oh i can’t, i have this and this going on) and they look at me with these angry eyes like I’m a totally monster.. We just had a baby 9 weeks ago so surprise visits are tough.. having to clean the house, entertain, wake up early after getting zero sleep from baby being up at night (they like coming over for breakfast.)
Truly.. they are super rude and stay forever.

How do i get them to learn boundaries, like asking us what we are doing vs first just inviting themselves over without looking like a total winch in their eyes? Should i just say that flat out? Lol
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In my experience, you aren't going to win this one. No matter what you say you will be the bad guy. Screw them, if they show up and the house is a disaster, too bad. Don't do anything extra. No cleaning, getting food for them, nothing. Just be you, let them see your struggle. If they don't like it, they can hire you some help or offer to come at a better time.
Brassm0nk3y · 36-40, F
So true. Thank you@dragonfly46
@Brassm0nk3y You're welcome. Congratulations on the new baby. Stressful times, just do you and your precious baby.
Brassm0nk3y · 36-40, F
Aw thank you. I will remember that. :)@dragonfly46