What's the best thing your MIL has done for you?

[Anonymous]

One year for Christmas my MIL splurged and got all of her daughters and DIL Coach handbags. As I watched them each open their gift I tried to figure out how to react gracefully. I had no fear that I would not get a gift it is just that I don't really like expensive bags. They just aren't my style. So as I geared up to thank my MIL for my gift I was thrilled when I opened my box and found a Calphalon skillet. (the one I really, really wanted) My MIL was quick to add she knew I wouldn't enjoy a Coach bag but was pretty sure this was the skillet I had looked at 4 months earlier when we were out shopping together. I LOVE that woman. My SILs all thought I was crazy but I use that skillet every single night and it reminds me that my MIL cares about ME.

[Anonymous]

Supported me when spouse cheated and left me. Told spouse he was making a huge mistake and was an embarrassment-didn't change the outcome but I was comforted by the support.

[Anonymous]

Everything. Has become a second mother to me after my own mother passed away.

[Anonymous]

Died. Every now and again I give thanks that she is no longer in my life.

[Anonymous]

Mine is pretty awesome too.

She never questions the decisions we make as parents, even those that I know must really bother her (not baptizing the kids for instance).

My nicest and most thoughtful birthday gifts always come from her and FIL.

She and FIL happily watch the kids when we are in a pinch, even though they have to drive an hour each way to do so.

She periodically brings up how much she loved my wedding dress and how I was one of the most beautiful brides she has seen. She (and DH) aren't big on random compliments, so for some reason this always touches me.

And most of all, she raised a wonderful, kind and considerate son who assumes he should be an equal partner in all things.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My MIL calls me her daughter in love. Cheesy but v sweet

That is how my mom refers to my DH

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:One year for Christmas my MIL splurged and got all of her daughters and DIL Coach handbags. As I watched them each open their gift I tried to figure out how to react gracefully. I had no fear that I would not get a gift it is just that I don't really like expensive bags. They just aren't my style. So as I geared up to thank my MIL for my gift I was thrilled when I opened my box and found a Calphalon skillet. (the one I really, really wanted) My MIL was quick to add she knew I wouldn't enjoy a Coach bag but was pretty sure this was the skillet I had looked at 4 months earlier when we were out shopping together. I LOVE that woman. My SILs all thought I was crazy but I use that skillet every single night and it reminds me that my MIL cares about ME.

Love this.

[Anonymous]

She have birth to my husband.

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Anonymous wrote:Bought herself, my infant DD, and my niece matching tracksuits, and hers has "Grammie" embroidered on the monogram. It definitely showed me that her heart is in the right place.

That is so cute! My DD would eat that up!

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Anonymous wrote:Mine just watched my son for nearly a week so I could tag along on her son's (my DH) work trip. I was in dire need of a vacation, and it was her idea to see if this might work.

WOWZA! This is amazing. This is how I hope to be someday. My MIL is exactly the opposite. To say she is bitter is an understatement. I think she has maybe babysat once, and she lives nearby.

Aw, thanks. She lives in Boston, and she drove down to do this. It was pretty fantastic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Died. Every now and again I give thanks that she is no longer in my life.

You really don't get the point of this thread, do you? There's another thread for the MIL haters. Knock yourself out on that one.

[Anonymous]

She brought up my husband the way she did - to be a very loving caring person. She also accepted me right away (at least outwardly, without showing any reservation or concern) despite of me being older than DH and from a completely different culture.