Win It: Laughs, Love and Lyrics DVD Collection

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Permalink Reply by Kate ~Mom to 2 Princesses~ on May 6, 2009 at 11:43am

ha this should be fun! and the best part if I do win I'll give it to her!

1) Know when to help at dinner and when to shut your mouth and just enjoy the food!
2) Always be willing to compromise on everything.
3)When advice is given --- shut up and take it ---you may either wind up bitching later or be thankful for it. Hence shut up and take it and think about it later.
4) Be willing to have her watch the baby when she really wants to see her --- even if you aren't included in the plans :)
5) Don't whine about the little things, more often than not she can offer just as much advice and wisdom and YOUR OWN mother can! Teach this lesson to your hubby too as your mom = his MIL.

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Permalink Reply by Karen Liebrecht on May 6, 2009 at 5:51pm

This is a tough one!
1. Know when to be quiet or not to comment back
2. Ignore the petty comments, she means well
3. Be happy, courteous and helpful when you see her... it goes a long way
4. If she lives out of town... be happy you don't have to see her regularly
5. Accept her for who she is... you can't change her

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Permalink Reply by Meredith on May 6, 2009 at 7:11pm

1. Love her son unconditionally
2. Pick up the phone when she calls
3. Listen when she gives advice
4. Let her have one on one time with her son
5. Name a grandchild after her (as if)

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Permalink Reply by Kimberly B on May 6, 2009 at 9:13pm

Hmmm this is tough if you have a really meddling mom-in-law lol!
1. Tell her what a great job she did raising such and amazing man - I mean he must be or you wouldn't be with him right?
2. Always ask for advice, family recipes and tips to make her son happy - if she knows you love him as much as she does she'll treat you with a little more respect.
3. Don't treat her like she's "putting her nose where it doesn't belong" always thank her for her suggestions and tell her how much you appreciate her advice even if you just wish she'd go away !
4. At family gatherings be extra generous with the mother-in-law compliments make her feel appreciated
5. Gifts, gifts and more gifts!! Little pressies go a long way to win her affections!

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Permalink Reply by katrina mroczek on May 7, 2009 at 1:45am

treat her son good, listen to her advice, help in the kitchen, complement her on her cooking, and always ask her first to watch the childern.

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Permalink Reply by Melysa on May 7, 2009 at 7:29am

Honestly, my mother in law and i dont even speak so any tips from the rest of you would be help lol.

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Permalink Reply by Carol Naes on May 7, 2009 at 8:46am

bring her her favorite foods
Homemade banana cupcakes
choc covered strawberries
Fannie May choc covered cherries
coconut clusters (Home made macaroons)
Make her dinner

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Permalink Reply by renee mangels on May 7, 2009 at 9:11am

Not to be a downer but my mother in law passed away before we got married..I did however take care of her during her last months on earth and in doing so learned alot of things in keeping my relationship strong and good...little childhood things that helped shape the person im married to today...

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Permalink Reply by Christine Sargent on May 7, 2009 at 9:23am

1. Smile and nod your head
2. I make phone calls just to say Hi - to fill in what the day or the kids have been up to. (She feels in the loop then)
3. Always, Always remember Mother's Day, birthday, Anniversary, holidays that are special to her
4. Ask for hubby's favorite mom recipe and ask her to do it with me so I do it just right
5. Love her - no matter what - :)

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Permalink Reply by Maxstilllovesyou on May 7, 2009 at 9:49am

1. Be affectionate and Good to her no matter what she tells, just listen with one ear and leave out throught the other.
2. I tell oh ok for whatver she tells- Its not necessary I obey that according to me. If u obey the rules, youll miss the fun.
3.Start loving her for what she is. I love my mil a lot no matter how she hurts or hates me, I care a damn.
4. Give her more space and freedom in the house- She will realise one or the other day.
5. If you dont like something she does, dont tell it to her in face.. just tell ok fine...

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Permalink Reply by ConnieFoggles on May 7, 2009 at 9:52am

1. Live far away from each other
2. See only a few times a year
3. Be sure to have children write thank you notes for gifts from her
4. Be sure to have children call her once or twice a month, email once a week
5. Send photos of children

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Permalink Reply by Melanie Sartain on May 7, 2009 at 9:54am

1. compromise
2. compliment
3. share
4. love
5. listen

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