When My DIL Left Me a Bill After Babysitting, I Sent Her One Back—With Interest When my daughter-in-law, Brittany, asked me to babysit my grandson Noah for the weekend, I happily agreed. Despite our distant relationship and her obsession with “boundaries,” I couldn’t turn down a chance to spend time with my sweet grandson. I expected a cozy weekend of cuddles and cookies. Instead, I walked into a messy house with an empty fridge, only five diapers, no wipes, and dishes piled sky-high. Still, I smiled through it. Noah’s hugs and laughter made it all worthwhile. I spent my own money—$68—buying diapers, wipes, groceries, and even a toy elephant for Noah. I cleaned the house, did the laundry, and cooked meals. We played, baked cookies, and watched movies. It was exhausting but filled with love. Then, Monday morning, I found a handwritten bill on the counter. Brittany had listed everything I supposedly “used”—$40 for eggs, water, electricity, and laundry detergent—and asked me to Venmo her by Friday. At first, I was stunned. Then, I decided to respond in kind. That evening, I typed up my own professional invoice titled: “Grandmother Services — Est. 1993: Raising Your Husband.” It included the cost of 18 years of meals, laundry, rides, emotional support, tutoring, and doctor visits—totaling over $200,000. Then I generously applied a family discount, leaving a balance of $40. I printed it on fancy paper and mailed it to her. The next day, my son Ethan called, trying not to laugh. He apologized for Brittany’s behavior and admitted she’d gone too far. A week later, I received a Venmo notification from Brittany: $40 with the message: “To settle my debt. Please don’t charge me interest 😂” I laughed, then donated it to a children’s hospital in Noah’s name. Because when someone hits you with pettiness, the best comeback is kindness—with a little sass