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AITA for refusing to hold my sister in laws giant drink bottles

· 3 min read

When you think a family gathering is about bonding over memories, you’re in for a hydrating surprise. My wife and our three daughters have taken a fancy to those monstrous Stanley‑style drink bottles that can outlast a full workday. Every time we hit a park, a school event, or a community fair—anywhere without a table—I’m suddenly the “official” bottle valet. It’s a noble quest: keep everyone hydrated while I try to dodge the soggy chaos.

Enter my sister‑in‑law, freshly relocated, who has the same thirst for oversized hydration containers. She’s noticed my role and started adding her own bottles to the ever‑growing pile. Suddenly, I’m the reluctant guardian of seven gigantic bottles on a park bench, unable to enjoy a dance recital or a quiet moment because my hands are perpetually clutching liquid.

Fast forward to the daughter’s dance concert: my sister‑in‑law steps up to capture the moment, hands me her bottle as if it’s an automatic handoff, and I politely decline. She looks confused, returns it, and—surprise!—just drops it beside her camera tripod. My wife later asks why I said no, and I explain that I’ve had enough of being the family’s personal water carrier. If she wants a giant bottle, she’ll have to carry it all night long. She eventually accepted my reasoning, and I’m left wondering: Am I the asshole for refusing to be the unpaid drink bottle storage unit?

Comments from the Reddit Community​

  • NTA – The responders suggest that a proper solution is a stylish carrier: “They have carriers that can be worn like a cross‑body or attached to a bag. That will send a clear message.”
  • Someone else points out – “Some carriers even have pockets!”—the ultimate multitasking hydration accessory.
  • Another voice – “NTA. If your wife and daughters bring those giant bottles, they should be ready to carry them. Do they really need that much liquid for one event?”
  • A fellow water‑warrior – “I carry a knock‑off Stanley from Amazon and would never expect anyone else to carry it. I literally drink water all day long, so it’s on them to hold it.”
  • A final jab – “Well, you are a beautiful camel, of course you carry a lot of water!”

TL;DR​

I was the family’s unofficial hydration hero, but when the bottle pile grew to seven, I had enough. I said no, she dropped it in front of the camera, and the internet agreed I’m not the asshole—just the most hydrated camel in the family.