When Jim and I got engaged, his mother, Beth, quickly took over wedding planning. Ignoring our wishes, she insisted on making all the decisions. On the wedding day, Beth arrived in a white silk dress, upstaging me. The ceremony went smoothly, but during the reception, Beth grabbed the microphone to announce her engagement, overshadowing our special day.

A year later, Beth’s wedding was my chance for payback. I organized a white dress code for her guests. When she saw everyone in white, she was furious. “Why is everyone wearing white?” she demanded. “It was on the invitation,” I replied innocently.

During the reception, Jim and I made our own announcement. “We’re pregnant!” The room erupted in applause, and Beth’s face turned beet red with anger and surprise. Later, she confronted me. “You planned this!” she hissed. “Just like you did at our wedding?” I retorted.

The rest of the night was filled with celebration. Jim finally saw the extent of his mother’s behavior and began setting boundaries. The next morning, Beth called to congratulate us on the baby. “I hope we can move forward from here,” she said.

“Thank you, Beth,” I replied. “We hope so too.”

In the end, it wasn’t just about revenge; it was about setting boundaries and ensuring our lives wouldn’t be dictated by Beth’s whims. Now, as we wait for our baby to arrive, we hope Beth will respect our space.