This is a strange post... My MIL smokes pot. Saying that i dont agree with that is an understatement. I can't stand that she is a pothead.
Since LO was born she keeps mentioning babysitting him. She has 6 other grandchildren but I refuse to let her watch him if she is still smoking pot (she kept saying she was going to quit while I was pregnant). I REALLY am tempted to buy an over the counter drug test and give it to her. I have a feeling that's going to start drama between DH and me though. I keep telling myself that I make sure I am in the right state if mind when I am around my baby and no way I am going to let a stoner watch him.
Oh- the last time we were at her house she drank like 6 glasses of wine (while she was supposed to be watching two of the grand kids). It was very awkward when I blatantly wouldn't let her hold LO (he's only two weeks Old)!!!!
Any suggestions for tackling this...?
Re: Drug test for sitters...?
Does she smoke pot or is she a pothead? I do believe there is a difference. Is she high when she watches her grandchildren?
You need to have a chat with your DH. Regardless of the situation, you both need to figure out what you are comfortable with and not comfortable with. This is your child.
FWIW, I think a drug test is overkill and would cause major conflict. If you know she smokes, why the drug test? I'm sure you can tell when she is high. I wouldn't let someone who is under the influence of any kind of drug (drugs include alcohol) be responsible for my child.