I want to brag about my mother-in-law of 25 years and is delightful. Because of what I have learned from her and how I feel around her, I know I will be a fabulous mother-in-law. She adores her son and tells me how happy she is that we married each other. One of her best traits is that she is honest with us and tells us how she feels or what she wants, but always sweetly. If my husband feels it is over-stepping, then she nicely says, "Okay" She isn't pouty and doesn't undermine our parenting or our relationship. She is really on our side.
If we can't take her on a trip she is good, which makes us want to include her. When we do she is such fun to be around. Our children are young adults now, but she makes an effort to stay in touch with them on their terms. She sends a text reading, "Morning: or "Good luck at your game today." She doesn't mope if the kids don't text back. My mother-in-law also has an easy disposition and can take a good ribbing. We love to laugh about her cute little gestures and often we mimic her and she gets a big kick out of it.
I have learned to not take life so seriously because of her. When she comes to visit, she insists that I come and take a break with her. Honestly she is a wise woman. I think more mother-in-laws would get what they wanted if they followed her approach of sharing her desires instead of demanding her way. She is a lovely, classy, fun lady who I adore and will always be welcome in our home.
Stephanie
