My MIL Ruined My Daughter’s Newly-Renovated Playroom with Rotten Eggs – When I Found Out Why, I Had to Teach Her a Lesson

Blending families is tough, but I never expected sabotage from my mother-in-law, Elaine. Her actions against my daughter Sadie’s playroom crossed an unforgivable line.

I’m Harper, 30, with a six-year-old daughter, Sadie, from a previous marriage. A year ago, I married Colton, a patient man four years younger. Elaine disapproved, resentful of our age gap and Sadie, calling her “that child.” Her subtle jabs, like calling me “Miss Harper,” stung.

Despite a happy first year, with Colton and Sadie bonding over tea parties and Lego castles, trouble brewed. An electrical fire destroyed Sadie’s playroom, but we rebuilt it with love—lavender walls, fairy lights, and a cozy nook. Elaine, however, was furious we spent money on Sadie.

Days after the renovation, I found the playroom ruined—rotten eggs smeared everywhere, toys and books destroyed. Sadie’s heartbroken tears crushed me. Suspecting Elaine, who had a key, we checked our pet camera. Footage confirmed her smashing eggs with malicious glee.

Confronted, Elaine admitted her jealousy, claiming I was replacing her. Colton banned her from our lives. We redid the playroom, changed locks, and added security. When I got pregnant, Elaine begged for forgiveness, but Colton refused. Later, she sent a locket for Sadie and a family heirloom rattle—small gestures, but our boundaries held firm.

Now, our family is safe, though Sadie’s trauma lingers when she smells eggs. I’ll always protect her with unyielding resolve.