Comments on: In or Out-Laws https://mothersofbrothers.com/in-or-out-laws/ All about life with boys...and life in general Sat, 21 Dec 2019 17:09:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: penrise https://mothersofbrothers.com/in-or-out-laws/comment-page-1/#comment-889 penrise Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:23:50 +0000 http://mothersofbrothers.com/?p=139#comment-889 These comments are really all too sweet! Sadly, my mother-in-law (from my perspective) could only check off item one on your list of "facts" above--and that's not really a mother-in-law trait, but a grandmotherly trait, no? And, I am sad to say, my hub would probably say that my mom would also only fit trait #1 and maybe #10s a fit, also, but again, #1 and 10 are grandmotherly traits. Actually, I think we'd both agree that, in her proper British accent she is glad to swear like a trooper (for shock value, as she readily admits!) and enjoys the kids "'colorful" language as well, so she wins on trait #9, too. She has, however, never forgiven my hub for refusing to eat her rabbit stew [#8](steeped for hours in red wine after she shot it herself the evening before--yes, it was buckshot infused as well!). Shopping together [#3]--never! She ALWAYS takes her children's side in every argument [#2]--often contradicting herself when the argument is between kids. She will gladly beat the kids in board games [#5]--and show them how to skip rocks, too. Though Monopoly... I don't think she'd be able to sit still long enough for that game. At this point, however, she is the only in-law still going and neither of us ever knew the father-in-laws. I think my dad would have liked my hub--they're all too alike! These comments are really all too sweet!
Sadly, my mother-in-law (from my perspective) could only check off item one on your list of “facts” above–and that’s not really a mother-in-law trait, but a grandmotherly trait, no?

And, I am sad to say, my hub would probably say that my mom would also only fit trait #1 and maybe #10s a fit, also, but again, #1 and 10 are grandmotherly traits. Actually, I think we’d both agree that, in her proper British accent she is glad to swear like a trooper (for shock value, as she readily admits!) and enjoys the kids “‘colorful” language as well, so she wins on trait #9, too.

She has, however, never forgiven my hub for refusing to eat her rabbit stew [#8](steeped for hours in red wine after she shot it herself the evening before–yes, it was buckshot infused as well!). Shopping together [#3]–never! She ALWAYS takes her children’s side in every argument [#2]–often contradicting herself when the argument is between kids. She will gladly beat the kids in board games [#5]–and show them how to skip rocks, too. Though Monopoly… I don’t think she’d be able to sit still long enough for that game.

At this point, however, she is the only in-law still going and neither of us ever knew the father-in-laws. I think my dad would have liked my hub–they’re all too alike!

]]> By: Grammy https://mothersofbrothers.com/in-or-out-laws/comment-page-1/#comment-871 Grammy Fri, 10 Oct 2008 03:13:02 +0000 http://mothersofbrothers.com/?p=139#comment-871 How can the "in-law" in your life possibly reply but to say, here's to more family traditions, not to worry about the cucumber soup and how much joy you bring to our lives. My mother-in-law always told me "I was like a daughter" but aways sent a Daughter -in-law birthday card.I promise, you'll never receive one of these, because you are like another daughter to us, who has been a blessing in our lives and especially and more importantly, David's life. Mom/grammy How can the “in-law” in your life possibly reply but to say, here’s to more family traditions, not to worry about the cucumber soup and how much joy you bring to our lives. My mother-in-law always told me “I was like a daughter” but aways sent a Daughter -in-law birthday card.I promise, you’ll never receive one of these, because you are like another daughter to us, who has been a blessing in our lives and especially and more importantly, David’s life.
Mom/grammy

]]> By: Jeff https://mothersofbrothers.com/in-or-out-laws/comment-page-1/#comment-865 Jeff Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:30:37 +0000 http://mothersofbrothers.com/?p=139#comment-865 So. Fancy-pants. How is this supposed to look for the rest of us (out/in)-laws who have no big-time blog to(<del>kiss-up to</del>), uhhm, I mean, acknowledge the coolness of the inlaws? But seriously, this is well-stated. It is terrific to have a relationship with your in-laws as your mentors, supports and friends, who accept your flaws (dis-interest in golf, and sarcasm) and your passions (an obsession with music, guitars and Boston sports). Our link is not just the love and appreciation we have for each other, but for their kids (our spouses) and the grand-kids!! OK. It's Kol Nidre. Time for me to carbo-load for the day of repentance ahead. Keep up the great work. So. Fancy-pants.

How is this supposed to look for the rest of us (out/in)-laws who have no big-time blog to(kiss-up to), uhhm, I mean, acknowledge the coolness of the inlaws? But seriously, this is well-stated. It is terrific to have a relationship with your in-laws as your mentors, supports and friends, who accept your flaws (dis-interest in golf, and sarcasm) and your passions (an obsession with music, guitars and Boston sports). Our link is not just the love and appreciation we have for each other, but for their kids (our spouses) and the grand-kids!!

OK. It’s Kol Nidre. Time for me to carbo-load for the day of repentance ahead.

Keep up the great work.

]]> By: Beth https://mothersofbrothers.com/in-or-out-laws/comment-page-1/#comment-862 Beth Wed, 08 Oct 2008 03:23:27 +0000 http://mothersofbrothers.com/?p=139#comment-862 What? You don't like the family cucumber soup?! I never knew! :) In any case...What a nice way to let the "folks" know how much you appreciate them...seems they're pretty lucky too! What? You don’t like the family cucumber soup?! I never knew! :)
In any case…What a nice way to let the “folks” know how much you appreciate them…seems they’re pretty lucky too!

]]> By: Alison https://mothersofbrothers.com/in-or-out-laws/comment-page-1/#comment-860 Alison Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:54:30 +0000 http://mothersofbrothers.com/?p=139#comment-860 Lucky daughter-in-law raising her hand and obediently forwarding the blog link to Doylestown. Lucky daughter-in-law raising her hand and obediently forwarding the blog link to Doylestown.

]]> By: Walking In My Sleep https://mothersofbrothers.com/in-or-out-laws/comment-page-1/#comment-859 Walking In My Sleep Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:21:41 +0000 http://mothersofbrothers.com/?p=139#comment-859 This is such a wonderful post. I always felt blessed that my in-laws were sincerely, terrific people who always, always treated me well. They have both since died and I miss them all of the time. Other friends have not had the same experience and I count myself fortunate each and every time I listen to them. This is such a wonderful post. I always felt blessed that my in-laws were sincerely, terrific people who always, always treated me well. They have both since died and I miss them all of the time. Other friends have not had the same experience and I count myself fortunate each and every time I listen to them.

]]> By: father_of_j https://mothersofbrothers.com/in-or-out-laws/comment-page-1/#comment-858 father_of_j Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:04:28 +0000 http://mothersofbrothers.com/?p=139#comment-858 As the father of "J" all I can say is, what about the relationship from in-law to in-law? Now THERE is a fascinating interaction! My in-laws and my folks get along great! Although if you asked the mother of "J" she would have rather hid in a closet than witness that first meeting of the minds. But my brother's in-laws and my folks relationship has all the warmth of a lumberjack at a Green Peace cookout. I think that becomes a consideration (albeit REALLY tiny) when you marry someone. And another point, if any husband wants to really declare his love for his spouse, taking her side in any argument involving the husband's mother ought to be worth a few points, and maybe a Saturday nap or two (regradless of the distance run (or not run) that morning) As the father of “J” all I can say is, what about the relationship from in-law to in-law? Now THERE is a fascinating interaction! My in-laws and my folks get along great! Although if you asked the mother of “J” she would have rather hid in a closet than witness that first meeting of the minds. But my brother’s in-laws and my folks relationship has all the warmth of a lumberjack at a Green Peace cookout. I think that becomes a consideration (albeit REALLY tiny) when you marry someone.

And another point, if any husband wants to really declare his love for his spouse, taking her side in any argument involving the husband’s mother ought to be worth a few points, and maybe a Saturday nap or two (regradless of the distance run (or not run) that morning)

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