Need help hosting overnight guests next weekend

My shower is next weekend in MA, and my MOH and BM are staying at my parents' house along with me and FH. The problem is, my parents (my mother especially) are not really talkers, and are not very welcoming to guests. When my FBIL stayed with us, my mom was mean to me in front of him. I know it wasn't just me because he told my FMIL later on and she told me. Anyways, I'm worried about my MOH and BM having a terrible time. It's just lodging, but they will have to be there Sat night. It's a small town with nothing to do. We're having FH's family over the house for dinner, but when they leave, I don't want the girls to be bored or more importantly, feel uncomfortable. My mother can do that. Besides movies, what else can we do so that they stay entertained and don't feel wierd. I worry, because even I feel wierd in their house. After this past Thanksgiving, I vowed never to go back there alone without my FH. What should I do?

The reason why they are staying is because they are OOT and I didn't want them paying for a hotel. They were warned of the situation, but I still worry

But you said they are not going to be alone with just your parents. You and your FH will be there too. Maybe if you all go out to dinner that night.... hang out, eat good food, have a few drinks.. that way the only time you will be back at your parent's house, it will be time to sleep!

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Posted by ahall04

But you said they are not going to be alone with just your parents. You and your FH will be there too. Maybe if you all go out to dinner that night.... hang out, eat good food, have a few drinks.. that way the only time you will be back at your parent's house, it will be time to sleep!

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Yeah, the only thing is that we're having dinner at my parents' house that night. My mom insisted. They won't be alone with my parents, but if I don't even feel comfortable there, I can't imagine what they feel like. I just wanted to make it easier financially for them. I hope it isn't too boring.

Sometimes old fashioned drinking games can really make situations much more entertaining!!!

First off, I completely know you feel. I can't stand being around my mother either. She is rude, obnoxious and degrades me in front of my friends.

I'm 32 and till this day, I HATE having to introduce her to my friends and was on pins and needles the whole day of our wedding and rehearsal dinner worrying about how she would behave.

That being said, your friends and your fiance love you and I'm sure, know how your mother is. They will be there to support you and will be ready for whatever your mom has to be dish out. Just remember that you are the most sensitive to the situation and things that you probably see as huge issues, will be small potatoes to everyone else. And in the end, you can all laugh about what a whacko your mom is.

Just do your best to entertain them and try to make as many plans outside of the house as possible.

Just remember it's one night. The reason why these people are your MOH and BM is because they love and support you. Despite your mother!

Good Luck!!