Win It: Laughs, Love and Lyrics DVD Collection

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Permalink Reply by MorethanMommy on May 7, 2009 at 4:10pm

1. Avoid her.
2. Kill her with kindness.
3. Tell your husband that she's HIS mother and he needs to deal with her.
4. Try to remember how you'll feel when your kids get married.
5. Bite your tongue.

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Permalink Reply by Joanna Zattiero on May 7, 2009 at 4:47pm

1) Take her out to eat or a movie once in a while. A little bonding time never hurts (hopefully).
2) Listen respectfully to her even if you don't agree with what she's saying.
3) Use caller ID judiciously. If you don't want to talk, don't answer!
4) Share lots of grandkid(s) time with her - it can never be replaced.
5) Remember that she raised the man you love!

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Permalink Reply by Sarah Lehan on May 7, 2009 at 5:01pm

All the lists so far are great. My top ones: 1 Love her son. 2. Love her grandkids. 3. Love her. 4. Smile. 5. Be nice.

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Permalink Reply by Rhonda Mason on May 7, 2009 at 5:04pm

Offer to help with dinner but insist on doing dishes
Love her son as much as she does
Share the kids with her
Remember her birthday
Ask for advice even if you don't take it

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Permalink Reply by Jodi W on May 7, 2009 at 5:05pm

1)Nod your head and smile.....A LOT
2) Try to understand where she is coming from....keyword:TRY
3) Move, FAR FAR away
4) Respect her despite your differences
5) Include her the same you you include your own mother in all family/grandchild activities.

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Permalink Reply by Hannah B. on May 7, 2009 at 5:08pm

1) Always ask her for some advice on cooking, etc.
2) Praise the good things she does.
3) Let her babysit.
4) Never fail to acknowledge her birthday, Mothers Day, etc.
5) Make sure she doesn't have a key to your house.

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Permalink Reply by Noreen on May 7, 2009 at 5:34pm

move to another state
let her take over your kitchen
smile
have kids wear her gifts when visiting
only visit every other year

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Permalink Reply by Jerri dawson on May 7, 2009 at 5:47pm

1. Remember she had him first, allow them one on one time.
2. Ask her about him what he likes (favorite foods) dislikes
3. Find out about her talk find a common interest
4. Agree to disagree if needed. Ignore what you can but do not be afaid to stand up for yourself.
5. She's a Mother and human treat her as you would your own. You only get one chance.

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Permalink Reply by Dolls123 on May 7, 2009 at 6:08pm

Agree with her
Agree with her
Agree with her
Agree with her
Agree with her

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Permalink Reply by Audrey Golden on May 7, 2009 at 6:10pm

My mother in law passed away years ago. She was a lovely woman and very easy to get along with. She never poked her nose into mine and my husbands business.

Towards the end of her life she suffered from Alzheimers and required constant care so I spent a lot of time helping with that.

She was a wonderful woman and I miss her.

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Permalink Reply by Donna Kozar on May 7, 2009 at 6:12pm

1. Don't argue with her
2.Pretend she is always correct
3. Don't badly about her son/your husband
4.Compromise
5.Love your husband

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Permalink Reply by Susan Walls on May 7, 2009 at 6:15pm

Getting along with your Mother-in-law
1) Treat her like your mother, not mother-in-law
2) Tell her she is the best cook (mine is)
3) Love her son unconditionally
4) Ask her to come with you on vacations and just rides in the car
5) Never, never forget her birthday or Mother's Day!

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