I agree with some of the others here. She sounds like a great mom but I think calling five times a day does sound a little excessive. Sounds like she's really lonely but she really does love you guys. But this having him come repair things every single day is excessive. She just really sounds lonely. Does she go to church where she can fellowship with other women and go out and do things with them? Sounds like she needs a good friend, besides family. I agree with the others that said you should talk to your husband about it and he should talk to her then and help her understand a little better. But I would never block her calls. That would only cause trouble in the family not only now but later on and the last thing you should do is cut off communication. That's just something you'll have to deal with later since you are all family. You might even call her and say Mom I love you very much but I just can't be on the phone five times a day. And then you can give her some examples of what you have to deal with every day. Maybe she doesn't realize that. Maybe you have children you have to attend to constantly. But I would just say I love you but I can't get these things done if I'm constantly on the phone and that's with anybody, not just you. And say it real sweet and I bet you she would understand then. And she wouldn't be hurt. We really don't want to hurt our family and I know you don't. Sometimes moms who are by themselves after their children leave, have all the time in the world and they can forget that people do have things they have to do during the day, especially if they have children. And then if she calls one day and you can't talk to her, just say Mom I love you but I can't talk right now. And maybe sometime you could invite her over for dinner or something to make her feel more wanted if that's what she's feeling, a lack of inclusion. She needs a friend to hang out with and go shopping or whatever. She just really sounds lonely. I hope this can be resolved and your family come in harmony again.
